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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 for 2026–2027

Join Us for 2026-2027!

Enroll now — spaces filling quickly for next school year