Our Classroom Environment

A hallmark of Montessori education is the mixed-age classroom, where children aged 3 to 6 (typically 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds) learn and grow together in the same environment. The third year culminates in the Kindergarten year. The Primary classroom is dynamic and thoughtfully prepared to nurture creativity and curiosity. Our children naturally progress from concrete experiences to abstract understanding through meaningful, real-world connections, theme-based learning, and the use of hands-on materials.

Mixed-Age Classrooms

The mixed-age classroom model is deeply rooted in child development research and offers excellent benefits for children during this stage.​ A mixed-age classroom more accurately reflects a real community of people with varying skill levels. This setting teaches a valuable lesson: our world offers a wide range of abilities and personalities. Our children learn patience with others, how to solve personal conflicts, and develop collaboration and cooperation through mutual respect. 

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At this age, children look up to older children, observing their behavior, language, and work habits. The teachers set a standard for all children in this classroom setting, with the younger children naturally looking to their peers who have mastered concepts. Older children become natural leaders, reinforcing their learning, boosting their confidence, and deepening empathy and a sense of responsibility.

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The Montessori Way

Our Montessori teachers are experts at observing children in the classroom setting, looking for signs of mastery and social modeling. They respectfully encourage children to progress through the curriculum, providing lessons and challenging them to learn more, while honoring each child's individual pace. By developing personalized work plans for each child in collaboration with their parents, we alleviate learning pressure while fostering a lifelong love of learning. 

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One of the most significant benefits is a stable three-year environment for the child, with many of the same teachers and students. As the oldest class ages out or moves on to the next level with Kindergarten graduation, a new, younger group of first-year 3-year-olds enters. The first- and second-year children move up and remain together, setting the stage for the next group, with the older students becoming the mentors or natural leaders in the classroom.​​