Eighteen years of trust, now extended.
Now open for enrollment
Lower Elementary Program
Elementary years are too important to leave to convention.
The ages of 6 to 12 mark one of the most extraordinary periods of human development — a time of explosive curiosity, moral reasoning, and social imagination. Most schools miss it entirely. We won't.
Village Montessori preschool legacy,
now growing with your children.
Lower Elementary (6 - 9 yrs)
Now open for enrollment at our Shenandoah Campus
For nearly two decades, our preschool program has been a cornerstone of Miami families' early childhood journeys. We've watched hundreds of children blossom — and then, too often, had to hand them off to schools that didn't share our philosophy. That changes now.
Our elementary program is the natural, intentional continuation of everything our preschool families know and love — with the same commitment to the whole child, the same respect for the developmental path, and the same deep roots in this community.
Building upon the foundation of the our Primary Program, Village Montessori's Elementary environment is also deeply rooted in Montessori principles — supporting independence, curiosity, responsibility, and a strong sense of community.
Research consistently shows that the 6–12 window is when children's lifelong relationship with learning is formed. Traditional schooling often gets this backwards — rewarding compliance over curiosity and memorization over mastery. Montessori was designed precisely for this moment. We want this to be a place where children not only learn academically, but also grow into thoughtful, capable, and confident individuals.
Hands-On, Concrete Learning
Abstract concepts in math, language, science, and history are introduced through physical materials children can touch, manipulate, and explore — building understanding from the ground up.
Uninterrupted Work Periods
Our three-hour morning work cycles allow children to enter deep focus — the kind that neuroscience tells us is essential for real learning. No arbitrary bells pulling them away mid-thought.
Multi-Age Community
Mixed-age classrooms create a living ecosystem of learning. Younger children are inspired; older ones reinforce their own mastery by teaching. This mirrors the real world in ways single-grade classrooms never can.
A Global & Cultural Worldview
Cosmic Education — Montessori's signature elementary framework — places every subject within the grand narrative of the universe and human civilization. Children learn not just facts, but how everything connects.
INTRODUCING OUR BILINGUAL ELEMENTARY PROGRAM
Three planes. One seamless journey.
Our elementary program is organized into three developmental levels — each carefully aligned to how children actually grow, think, and learn during the 6–12 window. Every level builds on the last while honoring where each child is right now.
Our Lower Elementary Classroom supports children in developing critical thinking, responsibility, and intrinsic motivation. Lessons are individually tailored, encouraging students to explore topics in depth while maintaining academic rigor and independence.
LOWER ELEMENTARY
Kindergarten & 1st Grade
The great transition into reason
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Introduction to Montessori's Five Great Lessons
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Advanced arithmetic, geometry, fractions, and problem-solving
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Phonetic reading and early composition
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Sensorial exploration of geography & nature
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Grace, courtesy & community-building
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Afternoon enrichment & outdoor work
CORE ELEMENTARY
2nd, 3rd & 4th Grade
The age of imagination & research
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Deep-dive Cosmic Education exploration
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Advanced Montessori math chains & fractions
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Independent research projects & reports
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Grammar materials & story composition
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Biology, botany, and geology through materials
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Economics, history, and cultural studies
UPPER ELEMENTARY
4th & 5th Grade
The bridge to adolescence
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Complex algebra and pre-geometry
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Long-form essay writing & literary analysis
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Leadership within the classroom community
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Service projects and community engagement
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Self-directed research with mentor guidance
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Middle school preparation with confidence
Elementary Bilingual Program
Building upon the foundation of the Primary program, our Elementary environment is deeply rooted in Montessori principles — supporting independence, curiosity, responsibility, and a strong sense of community.
We want this to be a place where children not only learn academically, but also grow into thoughtful, capable, and confident individuals.
A few links on Montessori Elementary education from
AMI: https://vimeo.com/78735281? ,
AMS https://youtu.be/zojoAvxmkXU,
Montessori Education.com https://youtu.be/zojoAvxmkXU
Our Lower Elementary classroom supports children in developing critical thinking, responsibility, and intrinsic motivation. Lessons are individually tailored, encouraging students to explore topics in depth while maintaining academic rigor and independence.
Key Areas of Study
Practical Life – Time management, organization, collaboration, and leadership
Mathematics – Advanced arithmetic, geometry, fractions, and problem-solvingLanguage – Reading comprehension, grammar, research, and creative writing
Cultural Studies – A broad introduction to geography, biology, botany, zoology, music, and art History, geography, science, and anthropology explored through Montessori’s Great Lessons
Science & Social Studies – Inquiry-based learning, hands-on experiments, and historical research.