The lower elementary classrooms are designed for children ages 6 – 9 years old (first – third grades). As children move “across the hall” at MEC, there are changes in the structure of the classroom. Individual lesson plans are crafted for each student by a Montessori trained teacher. The teachers present lessons, assign follow up work, and observe each student, watching for mastery.
As new concepts are mastered, the teacher presents new, more challenging lessons. Children progress at their own pace, always being given the opportunity to master a skill before being expected to conquer new material. New concepts are presented by the teachers in one-on-one lessons or in a small group. Practical life, social and emotional skills are reinforced along with academic work.
Beginning in lower elementary and continuing through upper elementary, children at MEC are introduced to the fundamentals of the Spanish language.
