Children who continue to use the Montessori materials but can now work for longer periods of time. Their concentration span is well-developed.

Montessori believes that this second stage of development is one of the greatest expansions of knowledge. Growth without major change marks this period as the children exhibit fairly constant styles of learning. The children are able to accomplish a great deal of mental work. They can concentrate, be self-directed and work independently. The elementary curriculum covers more than mathematics, language, science history and geography taught in a traditional school. Learning these subjects is accomplished in a variety of creative activities. No two elementary classes are exactly alike. Each is a reflection of the students own strengths and interests. In all classrooms, however, you will find the children working comfortably at tables or doing map work on the floor. At any time you will see a variety of educational activities in process because each child will be working at his or her own level of interest and ability at his own rate, without comparison to others. In addition to the regular curriculum, the children express themselves through art, music, movement, drama and poetry. Creative writing is a regular activity. A foreign language, physical education and field trips are also included. Montessori elementary education gives students basic learning skills, in addition to developing their confidence, self-esteem resolution, appreciation of other cultures and techniques for conflict resolution – qualities that will serve them well in their future.