We at Vedic kids The Montessori Lower Elementary environment includes 1st to 3rd grades. Central Montessori Academy offers two Lower Elementary classrooms. The teacher-studio ratio in the Pre-Primary classrooms is 1:25; this allows teachers the opportunity to provide individualized attention and to facilitate the children’s self-paced learning.
DEVELOPMENTAL NOTES: 1ST TO 3RD GRADE
Children during 1st to 3rd grade are actively social and begin to demonstrate an ability to think abstractly. Montessori education, at the lower elementary level, is designed to spark the imagination and to address the child’s need to interact with others.
Through observation, teachers outline individual plans for each child’s developmental level. Children are encouraged to learn both in cooperation with each other and independently. A multi-age group, 6-9 years of age, provides a community of support. An elementary class, typically of 15 children, is child-directed with a certified teacher acting as guide.
OUR LOWER ELEMENTARY CLASSROOMS
Classrooms at Central Montessori Academy are bright, warm and inviting spaces. They are filled with intriguing materials, fascinating models and colorful maps. The Montessori Materials provided in each classroom are tools that stimulate the child into logical thought and discovery.
The Lower Elementary classrooms feature:
Plants, animals, natural light and beautiful materials.
Outdoor work and a discovery space with garden area.
Children have jobs and feel a sense of ownership within their environment.
Children learn about making plans and setting priorities in their work through the use of planners.Students are self-motivated and enjoy the discovery and interactions that Montessori works provide.
