Elementary Program

Our Elementary program seeks to develop higher-order thinking and emphasize conceptual understanding through interdisciplinary learning. With a certified Montessori Elementary teacher and small class sizes (average 14:1 student to teacher ratio), children are challenged to develop critical thought, enhance oral & presentation skills and synthesize information across various subject areas in a personalized and supportive learning environment. Through a combination of individual/small group learning and independent work using the Montessori method, children are given the foundations for success for their middle and high school years. 

Continuing in a Montessori environment into the foundational Elementary years allows our students to further their academic progress and social & emotional development while working with familiar teachers who can provide individualized encouragement and support. We have been offering this Lower Elementary Program at our Ellicott City location for over two decades, and our students have been consistently performing 1-3 grade levels above peers in public schools.

Ellicott City & Rockville offer Grades 1-3. Owings Mills, Baltimore, and Forest Hill offer Grade 1.

• Practical Life: The purpose of the Montessori Practical Life activities is to help children develop their independence so that they may become fully capable and responsible adults. At the Elementary level this shifts from a focus on self-care and fine motor skills, to skills that help children connect with their interests in the outside world, organize their time, and take part in their community.
• Sensorial: Sensorial activities are designed to reinforce the five senses and to help guide the children in learning to discriminate, classify and compare. Sensorial exercises help prepare for intellectual development in an orderly manner. They teach knowledge and understanding of the world.
• Cultural Studies: The goal of the Cultural studies curriculum is to develop a global perspective. Consequently, the study of history and world cultures forms the cornerstone of the curriculum. Topics include physical geography, continents of the world, early man & ancient civilizations, American history; practical economics and citizenship.
• Language: Students practice reading and writing skills covering topics in science, history, geography, and the arts. Formal grammar, punctuation, word study, spelling, and sentence analysis are systematically introduced upon mastering basic reading and writing.
• Mathematics: Along with the principles of arithmetic, elementary students are introduced to the study of the fundamentals of algebra, geometry, logic, and statistics. The students also learn the practical applications of mathematics in everyday life, such as measurement, handling finances, making economic comparisons, and gathering data and statistical analyses.

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Enrichment Programs

Enrichment programs are integrated into the general daily schedule, at least once a week:

Field Trips & Outreach

The Elementary programs has 4-6 field trips and 3-5 outreach programs per academic year.

The purpose of these programs are to enrich and teach our students about culture, hygiene, science, our physical environment, etc.

In the past, we have visited the Maryland Science Center, National Aquarium, National Museum of Natural History, Air & Space Museum, Sharp’s Farm, Walter’s Art Gallery, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and the Maryland Zoo.

Daily Schedule