Elementary Program
( First Grade to Eighth Grade)
Our Montessori Elementary program offers a thoughtfully prepared environment where children grow in independence, deepen their academic understanding, and develop a strong sense of responsibility and collaboration. Through purposeful work and meaningful exploration, children are guided to think deeply, ask questions, and connect their learning to the world around them.
At this stage, learning becomes interconnected and meaningful. Children engage in collaborative projects, explore big ideas through Cosmic Education, and develop critical thinking skills that support both academic and personal growth. The guide serves as a bridge between the child and the material, nurturing curiosity and self-direction.
Within this environment, children build confidence, develop empathy, and learn to contribute as responsible members of a community. Each experience is designed to cultivate both knowledge and character, preparing children to become thoughtful and capable individuals.
About Our Elementary Program
The elementary years are a time of remarkable intellectual growth and imagination. In this environment, children move beyond concrete learning into deeper exploration of ideas, relationships, and concepts. The classroom supports both independent work and collaboration, allowing each child to build confidence, responsibility, and a strong academic foundation.
Independence with Purpose
Children take ownership of their learning and develop strong decision-making skills.
Deeper Academic Exploration
Subjects are explored in depth through hands-on materials and meaningful lessons.
Collaboration and Leadership
Children learn to work together, communicate effectively, and lead with confidence.
Imagination and Critical Thinking
The classroom encourages curiosity, questioning, and creative problem-solving.
Purposeful Learning in Action
In the Montessori Elementary environment, learning is intentional, meaningful, and driven by the child’s natural curiosity. Children engage in hands-on work that connects concepts across subjects, allowing them to explore ideas in depth and with purpose. Each activity is thoughtfully designed to encourage independence, problem-solving, and critical thinking, while the guide supports and extends learning through carefully presented lessons.
Connecting to Bigger Picture
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Through Cosmic Education, children are introduced to the great story of the universe from the formation of the earth to the development of life and human civilization. These impressionistic lessons spark imagination and curiosity, inviting children to explore how all things are interconnected.
In the Montessori Elementary classroom, Cosmic Education serves as the foundation for all areas of learning. Subjects such as science, geography, history, and language are not taught in isolation, but woven together to help children see patterns, relationships, and purpose within their studies.
Children engage in research, hands-on exploration, and collaborative projects that allow them to follow their interests while building a deeper understanding of the world. This approach nurtures a sense of wonder, responsibility, and gratitude, encouraging children to recognize their role in caring for the environment and contributing meaningfully to society.
Meet Our Elementary Montessori Guide
Ms. Wendy Lieberman
Wendy Lieberman and her husband, David, own A Child's Choice Montessori School. They are committed to helping children become good confident, joyful human beings.
Wendy earned a bachelor's degree from Boise State University in 1998 when she started teaching Montessori. She founded A Child's Choice in 2011. She received her MACTE accredited primary Montessori certificate from The Caspari Montessori Institute in 2015. She received her MACTE accredited Elementary I and II certificate from Montessori Live in 2021.
She and David have four children. In her free time, Wendy loves being active with her church, spending time with her family, playing tennis, and singing.
28 Years Montessori Classroom Experience
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A Classroom for the Reasoning Mind
At this stage, children are naturally curious and eager to understand the world. The Montessori guide thoughtfully connects each child to lessons and experiences that encourage exploration, discussion, and discovery. Learning becomes an active process where children build knowledge through inquiry, collaboration, and reflection.