Upper Elementary Program
As students seek to bring order to the various disconnected ideas and information they encounter, the Upper Elementary grades use creative thinking to connect abstract concepts to concrete representation of facts. The teachers help them to think hypothetically and become motivated to enjoy topics using creativity.
Self-confidence begins to build at a higher level at this age, therefore they are encouraged to be more accepting of peers. When confronted with issues, Upper Elementary students are taught to develop positive solutions, interpersonal skills as well as handle peers peacefully. Dr. Montessori believed that this is also an age of great moral development; as students head towards adolescence, Montessori provides the needed skills to handle this transition with assurance and ease through a well-organized day, opportunities to excel, and opportunities for positive problem solving.
A Very Brief Outline of the Curriculum
Language
- Sentence Structure
- Grammar
- Parts of Speech
- Punctuation
- Advanced Spelling
- Reading Comprehension
- Book Reports
- Essays
- Editing / Proofing / Summarizing
- Letter Writing
- Idioms
- Similes
- Analogies
- Poetry
Geography
- The Universe
- Solar System Exploration
- Structure of Earth / Erosions
- Origins Of:
- Planet Formations
- Solar Energy
- Atmosphere
- Map & Globe Reading
- Cultures in Relation to Geographic Locations
- Global Education
- Study of Habitats / Eco Systems
- Varying Land Formations
- Pangea / Continents, Countries, Capitals, and Flags
- Resources- Rocks / Minerals
- Open-ended Research
History
- Timeline of Life and Humans
- Origins of Life
- Plants
- Humans
- Human Communities and Cultures
- World History
- Modern History
- Famous People & Places
- Civilizations
- Open-ended Research
Science
- Biology
- Zoology
- Physical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Scientific Experiments
- Health and Nutrition
- Oceanography
- Open-ended Research
Math
- Comprehensive Computations of:
- Addition
- Subtraction
- Multiplication
- Division
- Geometry Configurations
- Algebra
- Decimals
- Comprehensive Study Of Problem Solving in all operations: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division
- Fractions
- Data Analysis
- Area/Parameter Components
- Imperial and Metric Systems
- Varying Conversions
Fine Arts
- Music Appreciation
- Singing and Rhythm
- Composers
- Poetry Appreciation
- Arts and Crafts
- Artists and Art Mediums
- Open-ended Research
Reviews
"As a first time mom and immigrant, school was a big challenge to overcome for my kid. I tried another school before and my baby cried every time he went in and when I picked him up. He looked exhausted, got sick often, and was never able to nap! At Montessori he adapted on the first week and now he looks forward to go in every day! Staff has been really friendly and open to listening to us and providing support. I do like that they have activities for parents to get to know what’s going on at school. I love that they let you know what activities they have planned monthly. Facilities are clean, and they have a lovely playground for kids to play! In addition I like the fact that they are diligent at answering phone calls and emails."
Conny Lopez