6-12 years
Elementary
Elementary at Montessori Global Academy is organized into two mixed-age classrooms: Lower Elementary for ages 6–9 and Upper Elementary for ages 9–12. Together, these environments support children as they grow from curiosity and concrete learning into deeper thinking, responsibility, research, leadership, and independence.
Lower Elementary
Age Range
6–9 years
Main Focus
Curiosity, collaboration, foundational academics, and concrete learning
Children Build
Reading, writing, math foundations, early research, responsibility, and confidence
Next Step
Upper Elementary
Upper Elementary
Age Range
9–12 years
Main Focus
Independence, abstract thinking, leadership, research, and written expression
Children Build
Research skills, academic responsibility, presentation, problem-solving, and leadership
Next Step
Secondary
Reasoning
Students learn to explain how and why ideas work, not just memorize answers.
Collaboration
Students work with peers on lessons, projects, problem-solving, and shared responsibilities.
Developmental Focus
Elementary students are ready for bigger questions, deeper work, collaboration, and greater responsibility.
Independence
Students practice planning work, managing time, and completing assignments with care.
Responsibility
Students take ownership of their learning, materials, classroom roles, and community choices.
What Children Learn
Language Arts
Reading, writing, grammar, spelling, literature, research, and presentation skills.
Mathematics
Operations, fractions, decimals, problem-solving, and mathematical reasoning.
Geometry
Lines, angles, shapes, measurement, equivalence, and spatial relationships.
Science & Nature
Experiments, observation, classification, life science, earth science, and physical science.
History & Geography
Timelines, maps, civilizations, landforms, cultures, and human systems.
Cosmic Education
Big-picture lessons connecting science, history, geography, culture, and human progress.
Research & Projects
Students ask questions, gather information, organize ideas, and share their work.
Leadership & Community
Classroom jobs, peer support, group work, and care for the environment.
Students receive lessons, practice skills, complete assignments, and continue independent work.
Students investigate topics, write, build, create, collaborate, and present their learning.
Students participate in art, music, Spanish, movement, and other enrichment experiences.
Focused Work Time
Deeper Exploration
Creative Experiences
What the Day Looks Like
Work Cycle
Research & Projects
Specials & Enrichment
Community Meeting
Planning & Connection
Students begin with a brief check-in, daily planning, expectations, and shared responsibilities.
Small-Group Lessons
Guided Instruction
Guides present language, math, geometry, science, history, and geography lessons.
Outdoor Time
Movement & Play
Movement and outdoor play support energy, balance, social growth, and focus.
Reflection & Dismissal
Review & Preparation
Students organize materials, review progress, complete responsibilities, and prepare for tomorrow.
Independence
Students learn to plan work, manage materials, and follow through with increasing responsibility.
How Elementary Prepares Children for Secondary
Elementary builds the habits, skills, and confidence students need for more independent Secondary work.
Academic Confidence
Students strengthen reading, writing, math, science, research, and problem-solving skills.
Research & Communication
Students practice asking questions, organizing information, writing clearly, and presenting ideas.
Leadership & Responsibility
Students take on classroom roles, collaborate with peers, and contribute to the community.