Upper Elementary Classroom

4th - 6th Grade

9 - 12 year olds

The Upper Elementary curriculum continues the concepts learned in the Lower Elementary classroom. By this point, the children have moved from concrete to abstract thinking. Read more about the Montessori Planes of Development: Upper Elementary Characteristics in the Second Plane to understand what is happening in Montessori education at this level.

Student stands in front of his class to give a demonstration
Deep
Exploration

Students have space and materials to explore concepts at a deeper level.

Independent
Learning

Students learn organization skills and responsibility for their environment.

Social
Development

Students engage in classroom community meetings and review expectations.