Elementary

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  • 927 N Main St
  • Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
  • (630) 469-4727
  • grow@mymage.org

Elementary

Grades 1-6

10:1 Teacher to Student Ratio

Program Summary

Our Elementary Education program balances the child’s developing imagination and power of abstraction with concrete, hands-on materials – the best possible foundation for the development of language, math and science skills.

Montessori described the child at the elementary stage as having unlimited interests in our universe and their place in it. For this reason, we present all subject areas and allow students the freedom to explore in depth, at their own pace. Teachers give individual and small group presentations for each curriculum area. The students work individually and in small groups doing research, writing, and presenting projects to the class. Classroom materials have a structured sequence of progression, leading to the joys of discovery and understanding. Teachers help facilitate creativity, independent thinking, and responsibility in each student.

While every child is required to meet the minimum standards set out by the State, no boundaries are set on the breadth or depth of their study.

Ongoing school day activities include Spanish language instruction, art, music classes, and professional recording artists, physical education, and cultural presentations.

Before and After School care is available, and we have optional enrichment activities available in our school program. Our students enjoy staying after school to socialize with friends, learn to be a Chess Scholar, knit, scrapbook, and more! We have professional music instructors who offer lessons on site after school; contact us to learn more.

Classroom Expectations

  • Uses language to express feelings
  • Exhibits non-aggressive behavior towards others
  • Engages in peaceful conflict resolution
  • Respects other children’s rights, beliefs, and feelings
  • Participates in the care of the classroom
  • 3-yr-olds should be well on their way to independent toilet choosing
  • 4 and 5-yr-olds should be able to take care of their personal needs in the bathroom
  • Capable of dressing self in “kid friendly” clothing
  • Is able to walk slowly in the classroom and speak with an indoor voice
  • Chooses own activity and cleans up work
  • Respects other students work
  • Sits for a short presentation by teacher
  • Is able to communicate needs verbally