Lower Elementary
(Grades 1-3)
Parents who choose Montessori for their Preschoolers and Kindergartners, complete the full cycle of early learning at the Elementary grade levels as well. To achieve this, The Montessori Academy has a complete Elementary program-first grade through fifth grade. The Elementary program changes and builds upon itself with the transforming developmental needs of the child. It offers a continuum, built on their preschool experiences.
Our elementary teachers are trained to integrate all subjects, not as isolated disciplines but as part of a complete intellectual education. As in the PreK and Kindergarten classrooms, the Montessori materials are a means to an end. The Elementary program consists of connective lessons integrating Math, Sciences, Geography, History and Language Arts, and STEM subjects.
The students learn within a philosophical system by asking questions, doing open-ended research, completing in-depth studies, using timelines and other visual aids providing a linguistic and visual overview of each subject area. Studies are integrated not only in terms of subject matter but in terms of moral learning as well; resulting in appreciation and respect for all life, social and emotional growth, moral empathy and respect for each individual and developing positive peer relationships.


Below is a very brief outline of the Lower Elementary curriculum; this is just a generalized visual for parents not an exact sequence or range.
A very brief outline of the Lower Elementary curriculum; this is just a generalized visual for parents not the exact sequence or range
1st Grade
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Introduction to Cursive Writing
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Spelling short/ long vowels
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Simple Punctuation
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Creative Writing, Grammatically correct & Descriptive sentences
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Rhyming, Antonyms, Compounds Singular, Plural, Masculine, Feminine
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Sequencing stories logically
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Reading Comprehension
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Poetry
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ABC order
2nd Grade
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Cursive Writing
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Spelling
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Punctuation
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Creative writing using Writing Process/Journals
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Study of Phonograms, Sight Words, Blends, Syllabication
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ABC Order
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Grammar , Parts of speech
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Reading Comprehension
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Poetry with Rhyming
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Simple Book Reports
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Understanding Synonyms, Homonyms, Compounds, Singular, Plural Prefix Suffix, Contractions
3rd Grade
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Accurate Cursive Writing
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Advanced Spelling
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Advanced Punctuation
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Creative Writing; Essays, Book Reports, Poetry
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Word study, Grammar, Parts of Speech, Sentence Analysis
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Alpha Order
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Summarizing, Editing
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Reading Comprehension
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Poetry and Phrasing
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Analogies, Idioms, Similes
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Dictionary, Thesaurus
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Public Speaking
1st Grade
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Place values, Estimating, Sequencing, Rounding numerals and quantities 1-9000
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Math facts from memory =, -
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+,- using 4 digit numerals
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Word Problems/ Critical thinking
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Introduction to x, :
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Clock, Elapsed time
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Money Values
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Measurements, Simple Graphs, Tables
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Simple Fractions
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Study of Geometry Shapes, Solids
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Relationship of 2 D and 3 D shapes
2nd Grade
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Place values, Estimating, Sequencing, Rounding numerals and quantities 1-1,000,000
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Memorization of math facts
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4 digit operations +, -, x, :
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Word problems/Critical thinking
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Clock and Elapsed time
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Fractions
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Money concepts and operations of value +, -
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Measurements /Estimations
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Graphs/Tables/Venn Diagrams
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Recognition, understanding, recreating polygons/quadrilaterals/ triangles/angles of Geometry Shapes
3rd Grade
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Place values, Estimating, Sequencing, Rounding numerals and quantities beyond million
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Math fact tests
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+, -, x, : from memory
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Word Problems/ Critical Thinking
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Skip counting, Squaring, Rooting
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Fractions using four operations
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Money concepts and operations of value +, -, x , :
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Measurements, Tables, Graphs, Temperatures
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Decimals
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Study of all Geometry Figures
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Construction of Geometry Figures, Congruence, Equivalence
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Pre-Algebra
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Areas, Perimeters
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Decade, Century , Millennium
1st Grade
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Study of Plants
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Study of Life Cycles
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Gardening
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Land Forms, Maps, Countries, Capitals
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Cultures and Traditions
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Seasons, Weather
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Solar Systems
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Study of Earth
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Functions of Human Body
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Magnetism, Force , Motion, Energy
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Study of Animal Life
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Concept of Time Lines
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Courtesy and Peace
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STEM activities
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Gym, health, nutrition
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Culinary activities
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Creative Art, Crafts, Music
2nd Grade
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Gardening/Botany Experiments
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Study of Plant Life
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Study Life Cycles
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Study of Earth Science, Physical Science
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Composition of Earth, Layers, Movements
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Countries, Capitals, Flags, Cultures, Traditions
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50 States, Abbreviations
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Study of Land Forms
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Earth ,Erosion, Biomes, Habitats
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Functions of Human Body, Organs, Senses
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Matter, Mass, Volume, Evaporation, Weather
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Force, Motion, Energy, Magnetism, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere
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Solar System and Big Bang Theory
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Animal Needs, Behavior, Vertebrates, Invertebrates
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Study of Animal Classes
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BC/AD Time Lines
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Study of Civilizations
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STEM Activities
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Culinary Activities
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Gym, Nutrition, Health
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Creative Art, Music
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Courtesy and Peace
3rd Grade
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Study and Research of various Plants/Trees
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Plant kingdom and growth
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Study of Habitats, Eco Systems
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Detailed Study of Continents and its countries
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Big Bang theory / Creation stories
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Time line of Life
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Time Line of Humans
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Clock of the Eras
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Mapping, latitudes, longitudes
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Detailed Study of the Solar Systems
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Early Explorers
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Civilizations
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Human and Capital Resources
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Study of Rocks/Minerals
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Simple Physics, Chemistry
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Book Reports and Research of all SS studies
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Courtesy and Peace
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STEM activities
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Culinary activities
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Gym, health, nutrition
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Creative Art, Music