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Elementary
Young Children Ages 6 to 12 Years Old
At Oak Farm Montessori School, Elementary is where curiosity gets bigger. Our Lower Elementary (grades 1-3) and Upper Elementary (grades 4-6) classrooms are built for children who are ready to ask "why?" and "how?" and to go find the answers themselves.
Students explore math, language, science, geography, art, and music through a big-picture approach, starting with the wonder of the whole and following their questions into the details. Long, uninterrupted work periods make room for deep focus, while research, group projects, and class discussions build collaboration and communication skills alongside academic ones. Along the way, children take on real responsibility, from planning their own work to caring for their classroom community.
Our teachers know each student well and shape lessons around their interests, strengths, and next steps. In Lower Elementary, children move from hands-on exploration toward abstract thinking. By Upper Elementary, they are leading independent research, sharing their ideas with confidence, and preparing for the challenges of middle school.
Lower Elementary
Young Children Ages 6 to 9 Years Old
The Montessori Lower Elementary classroom marks the beginning of the second plane of development, offering a personalized and dynamic educational experience for children ages 6–9. Students build on the foundation from the Primary environment through independent, self-directed study and collaborate with teachers to create individualized lesson plans that align with their interests and the full Montessori curriculum.
This stage is characterized by a deep curiosity about culture, imagination, and the broader world. Children explore everything from microscopic life to galaxies, transitioning from hands-on experiences to abstract thinking through guided research.
Dr. Montessori emphasized the importance of helping children understand their place in the world and their responsibility within it, laying the foundation for empathy, appreciation, and peace through education.
Upper Elementary
Young Children Ages 9 to 12 Years Old
In the Upper Elementary environment (ages 9–12), students begin the transition into adolescence. While they may vary physically, they share a growing desire for independence and a need for structure and emotional support. A defining shift at this stage is their emerging ability for abstract thought.
Upper Elementary students remain curious, socially engaged, and globally aware. They explore the world through reasoning, research, and increasingly sophisticated questions. The curriculum supports this growth with opportunities for deeper study across a wide range of subjects, including the history of math and language, chemical reactions, algebra, geometry, and literature.
Students also develop essential academic skills such as note-taking, time management, and exploring various methods to demonstrate their learning, laying a strong foundation for success in Middle School.