Lower Elementary

6-9 years


MSL’s Lower Elementary environments are led by led by Montessori certified teachers. These classrooms support children ages 6 to 9 years old.


Students at the elementary level build upon the skills and knowledge from their previous experiences at the early childhood level. The Montessori curriculum is interrelated and designed to spark the imagination of the elementary student. Lessons are given one-on-one or in small groups, and collaboration with peers is encouraged.


Students are welcome to order lunches from our outside caterers each day or bring their lunches from home. Nutritious snacks and milk are provided daily.


Monday - Friday (5 days/week)

8:00 AM - 2:45 PM

Overview of Program

The Lower Elementary program provides students:

  • lessons in virtues and peace education, and techniques for responsible social interaction and peaceful conflict resolution;
  • collaborative learning experiences. Students learn from and with one other;
  • individual and integrative studies in the areas of reading, writing, math, practical life, history, geography, world cultures, art, music, and science.

Curriculum Overview

Many of our elementary students who transition from early childhood classrooms are able to read fluently. Reading fluency and comprehension are taught using the Waseca Phonics Program and the SRA program. Writing is practiced daily using the Writer’s Workshop curriculum, and spelling is taught using a Montessori based, leveled spelling program.


Lower Elementary math students begin their first level by reviewing skills introduced at the early childhood level. Through daily work with materials, children move from concrete understanding to abstract work using pencil and paper. Patterns and relationships between numbers are emphasized to the students as they work through and with the Montessori math materials.


Our cultural curriculum is designed to be taught on a three year rotation of study. The Montessori Teacher introduces the Great Lessons and are presented each year. By the end of the three year cycle, students have studied all 7 continents and their biomes, animals, plants, and history.


Science lessons in Physical Science and Biology are presented annually at all levels. At the first level, students are studying the parts of animals and plants. During their second level, students work with classification of animals and plants and "Who Am I" cards. Third year students conduct independent research as well as generate experiments. After conducting their research, they present their findings to their community.


As part of our Peace curriculum, cultural celebrations and cultural research projects are presented throughout the year.


The elementary teacher presents curriculum materials and facilitates the learning process. Learning is assessed in a myriad of ways, including: student discussions, students presentations of research papers, oral presentations, book making, dioramas, timelines, and science experiments.


MAP assessments are administered three times a year. MAP, or the Measure of Academic Progress, is a computerized adaptive test which helps teachers, parents, and administrators improve learning for all students and make informed decisions to promote a child's academic growth.

“What a great place... full of great minds and very nice people.”

Claudia McClure

“Spent the morning being a Montessori parent for the Toddler Classroom with Ms. Kathy...can't say enough good things about Montessori School of Louisville!!!"

Mikelle Bruzina

“The culture at MSL has been very good for our almost 2 year old. For the first time I do not worry about his well-being when he is away from home. We are so happy that we found MSL!" 

Ashley Gibbons

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