Related Arts

At Oak Farm Montessori School, learning is meant to be felt, heard, seen, and moved through. Our Related Arts program engages the whole child through art, music, theatre, physical education, ecoliteracy, library, and Spanish, giving students many ways to explore, express, and understand the world around them.

In the art studio, students create with their hands. In music and theatre, they find their voices, build confidence, and learn to work together. Physical education keeps bodies moving and strengthens coordination, teamwork, and healthy habits. In ecoliteracy, students step outside to connect with the land, the seasons, and the living systems around them.

In the library, children discover the joy of stories and learn to find, choose, and enjoy books that spark their interests. Spanish opens a window to another language and culture, helping students build listening and speaking skills and a wider view of the world.

Together, these experiences make room for movement and creativity throughout the school day, and they help every child discover new strengths and interests along the way.

At Oak Farm Montessori School, we believe that meaningful learning happens through choice, context, curiosity, and collaboration, and second-language learning is no exception. Spanish is integrated into every level of our Montessori environment, beginning with our youngest infants and continuing through High School. Children engage with the language through songs, stories, cultural exploration, and increasingly advanced lessons as they grow.

From early exposure in Primary to structured grammar, vocabulary, and cultural studies in Elementary and Middle School, students build a strong foundation in both communication and cultural understanding. In High School, students are required to complete four credits of Spanish, with courses offered from Spanish I through AP, and the option to pursue additional languages afterward.

This year, we proudly launched our first Dual-Language Spanish Immersion class for incoming first graders, with plans to expand the program each year.

Movement is an essential part of Dr. Maria Montessori's approach to whole-child development, and at Oak Farm Montessori School, it is built into every day. Our Physical Education program grows with students, offering purposeful, developmentally aligned activities at every stage.

Primary (ages 3-6)
In our Primary program, Physical Education harnesses children's natural inclination for movement. Each day, students may choose up to 20 minutes of P.E. during their morning work cycle. Our bright, spacious P.E. room features sequential skill-based stations, allowing children to practice at their own pace after receiving lessons. Students also benefit from the Brain Gym® program, which supports learning through natural movement patterns. The Primary P.E. program builds key skills, including gross- and fine-motor development, balance, hand-eye and foot-eye coordination, spatial awareness, and overall body control.

Lower and Upper Elementary (grades 1-6)
As students grow, P.E. builds on those foundations with cooperative games, team activities, and fundamental sports skills. Children strengthen endurance, coordination, and agility while learning sportsmanship, fair play, and how to work toward a shared goal.

Middle School
Adolescents need to move, and our Middle School P.E. program meets them there. Students build strength, stamina, and teamwork through a mix of fitness, games, and outdoor activity, and they begin setting personal goals for their own health and growth.

High School
In high school, Physical Education focuses on lifelong wellness. Students explore a variety of activities, develop personal fitness habits, and take on leadership roles, gaining the knowledge and confidence to keep movement a part of their lives well beyond graduation.

For as long as written language has existed, libraries have served as centers of knowledge and discovery. Once simple record-keeping spaces, they have evolved into places where anyone can expand their worldview. The American Library Association affirms this purpose through its Library Bill of Rights, which guarantees access to diverse perspectives and emphasizes the importance of challenging censorship to ensure free and open inquiry.

These values align closely with Montessori principles, which honor each child’s voice and support their natural curiosity. As the Oak Farm library has grown, we’ve intentionally selected books and designed environments that reflect these principles. Each plane of development has its own curated library space, allowing students to explore independently and find resources that meet their interests and needs.

Maria Montessori believed that “No social problem is as universal as the oppression of the child,” and that limiting access to knowledge is one of the greatest forms of oppression. This is why our libraries play an essential role in daily life at Oak Farm Montessori School empowering students through choice, curiosity, and the freedom to learn.

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