Our Lower Elementary programming at Chester Montessori School covers Grade 1 through 6 and blends traditional Montessori activities with enriched extensions of the Ontario regular curriculum to stimulate and excite every child.
The Lower Elementary curriculum is a natural progression of the kindergarten, advancing the key concepts in all areas of the Lower Elementary, and introducing new elements that spark the interest and imagination of the students. They enter into Lower elementary program with curiosity, self-discipline, initiative, persistence, concentration, and a positive attitude toward school.
At Chester Montessori School , the Lower Elementary curriculum provides the best combination of classic Montessori teachings along with the Ontario school program with contemporary extensions to give each child an outstanding foundation for creating an exciting classroom. Our programs accommodate and meet the needs of elementary grade children, as well as preparing for bilingual and French Immersion program.
Chester Montessori School follows the methodologies of both high scope learning and emphasizes the importance of providing children with a solid foundation of mathematics, language arts (penmanship and grammar), creative writing, poetry, elocution botany, zoology, history, physical geography, cultural geography, matter and astronomy, five Great lessons, cosmic education and peace, health sciences, art, music (western and eastern) yoga , meditation, advanced practical life, French language and self-defence classes
