The Elementary Community is designed to feed the immense appetite for knowledge and stimulate the intellectual curiosity characteristic of this age group. Students are active participants in their learning and the curriculum is personalized to address the needs, abilities and interests of every individual.

 The Montessori Elementary curriculum is an integrated thematic approach where students learn about the physical universe, the world of nature, and the human experience through hands-on investigation. Academic skills in math, reading, and language arts are mastered in the meaningful context of this big picture. Peace education and problem solving play an integral role and enable the student to develop conflict resolution and critical thinking skills.

 Students receive extra help or guidance when needed and broaden and deepen their learning in areas of strength. They learn how to think clearly and how to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. They also learn essential time management skills for independent work and how to work well with others. The curriculum scope for the Elementary classroom includes:

 Language Arts and Literacy

Reading fluency and grammar are the primary focus of this area in the Lower Elementary classroom. The experiences for the Upper Elementary students are broadened to include a greater emphasis on creative writing and literature.   All students refine reading and writing skills through study of history, geography, social studies and sciences. Spelling, word history, punctuation, handwriting, word study and reference skills are integral components of the language arts curriculum.

 Mathematics

The students use hands-on materials to learn and comprehend the four mathematical operations of addition, multiplication, subtraction and division, and progress to working with fractions, decimals, geometry and algebra. In later elementary years, increasingly abstract concepts are introduced and studied. At this level, students develop a higher level of mathematical thinking. As skill, independence and self discipline occur, a natural confidence is born fueling a desire to learn ever more challenging concepts and applications.  

 Social Studies

Fully integrated to reflect the interconnection of life, the Social Studies curriculum emphasizes geography, history and pre-history with related study in sciences such as anthropology, geology, and astronomy. Upper elementary students deepen their knowledge through the study of the history and geography of the world, the United States and Utah, as well as beginning economics.

 The Arts

Art is integrated into the curriculum through activities such as geometric drawings, map skills, botany and zoology, nomenclature and architecture. Music and movement are integrated through the study of history and cultures. Improvisational drama and the creation of skits is integral to the lively arts program. Our children also participate in art enrichment programs taught by specialists from Artworks for Kids. Our Cultural Fair at the end of each school year provides a culminating experience for the children as they showcase their integrated learning.