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Elementary Program

Kindergarten - 6th Grade

Elementary classroom at South Hills Montessori

Where Curiosity Leads to Discovery

Our Elementary program serves students from Kindergarten through 6th grade in a mixed-age classroom setting guided by Montessori principles.

We nurture each child's natural love of learning while helping them grow into confident, compassionate, independent thinkers.

Why Elementary Students Thrive Here

K-6

Mixed Ages

Learning from peers

1:10

Low Ratio

Personal attention

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Certified

Montessori teachers

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Individualized

Learning paths

What Makes Our Elementary Program Unique

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Project-Based Learning

Students dive deeply into big projects that align with their passions and developing knowledge, fostering genuine engagement.

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Mixed-Age Community

Younger students learn from older peers while older students develop leadership through mentoring, fostering collaboration and mutual respect.

Personalized Attention

Montessori-certified teacher with teaching assistant maintains a low ratio, ensuring each learner receives individualized support.

A Day in the Elementary Classroom

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Independent Work Time

Students choose from self-paced lessons in math, language, science, and cultural studies, working at their own developmental level.

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Collaborative Projects

Mixed-age groups tackle research projects, experiments, and creative endeavors together, building teamwork skills.

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Creative Expression

Art, music, and hands-on activities integrated throughout the day, supporting whole-child development.

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Outdoor Exploration

Regular outdoor time for physical activity, nature study, and environmental awareness activities.

Comprehensive Curriculum

Elementary students explore all academic areas with Montessori materials and methods

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Mathematics

From concrete manipulatives to abstract problem-solving, building strong number sense and computational skills.

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Language Arts

Reading, writing, grammar, and literature study fostering strong communication and critical thinking.

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Cultural Studies

Geography, history, and world cultures explored through research, maps, timelines, and hands-on activities.

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Science

Biology, physics, chemistry, and earth science through experiments, observation, and scientific method.

🎒 Elementary Spaces Available!

Join Us for 2026-2027!

Enroll now - Spaces filling quickly for next school year