6- to 9-year-olds; First, Second and Third Grade

Elementary I classrooms provide a learning environment where students are supported in their emerging abilities to read and write, understand and manipulate mathematical concepts and materials, the physical and natural sciences, history and geography and world cultures. The mixed-age grouping provides natural peer mentors and the opportunity for modeling and leadership which reinforces both academic and social skills.

Respect for children's wide range of styles and abilities enables our highly experienced teachers to help every student gain skills at an individualized pace. Through small and large group lessons and discussions, and a curriculum that integrates the various subjects, and with many opportunities for learning to make good work choices, children have the chance to demonstrate what they learn in a multitude of ways.

Bay Farm Montessori Academy places high value on the integration of the visual and performing arts throughout the curriculum. Full-time specialists in art, music, drama and dance work closely with faculty and students to create a program where our students can reinforce and extend their academic learning while developing their talent and confidence in the expressive and performing arts.

Elementary I classrooms are impressive in their calm, focused tone. Students move freely through their classroom, working individually and in small groups. Soft conversation, filled with earnest discussions, enhance the warm atmosphere that is marked by an air of young students doing serious work. Teachers move through the room, giving lessons, answering questions, and generally ensuring that each child is actively engaged and making progress. Emerging skills are enhanced by the opportunity to do age-appropriate research in all subjects. 

Curricular areas for Elementary I:

• Language (Reading, writing, grammar, spelling, word study skills, research skills, handwriting, public speaking, presentation of work)
• Math (basic operations, fractions, money concepts, telling time, measurement, geometry)
• Science (Zoology, botany, weather, early humans, earth science, ecology)
• Geography and World Cultures (includes map skills, physical, political and economic geography)
• History (Stories of the beginning of the earth, timelines of early life on earth, early humans, early cultures of the world, universal fundamental needs of humans)
• Practical Life (animal and plant care, independence and self-care, care of the environment, teaching lessons to others, conflict resolution)
• French
• Physical Education
• Art
• Music
• Drama/Dance

All elementary children attend school 8:15am-3:10pm. Extended hours are available.

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