Montessori Elementary
Main Subject Areas
Our 1st–5th Grade program offers a balanced curriculum that nurtures academic growth, critical thinking, and independent learning. Each subject area is designed to build foundational skills while supporting curiosity and creativity. Students move at a pace that matches their development, gaining confidence through hands-on exploration and meaningful practice.
English Language Arts (ELA)
Students strengthen reading fluency, comprehension, and writing skills while engaging with diverse literature and storytelling.
Mathematics
Hands-on materials help students develop a deep understanding of place value, addition, subtraction, and problem-solving strategies.
Science
Students dive into life, earth, and physical sciences through inquiry-based learning, fostering curiosity and critical thinking.
Cultural & Practical Life
Students engage in real-world learning experiences, including care for the environment, conflict resolution, and independence-building tasks.
Sample Primary Daily Schedule
In our Elementary spaces, lead guides are content-specific, which means students transition between classrooms throughout the day for core subjects. This model mirrors the Montessori value of freedom within structure and allows students to engage with guides who are deeply knowledgeable in specific content areas. Students benefit from movement, choice, and consistency while mastering grade-level skills through intentional, structured content delivery.
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Sample Primary Daily Schedule |
| 7:30 AM | 8:00 AM | Doors Open & Breakfast in Classrooms |
| 8:00 AM | 8:15 AM | Morning Meeting & Community Connection |
| 8:18 AM | 9:08 AM | Content Block 1 (Reading, Writing, or Math depending on classroom) |
| 9:11 AM | 10:01 AM | Content Block 2 |
| 10:04 AM | 10:54 AM | Content Block 3 |
| 10:57 AM | 11:27 AM | Lunch or Recess (rotates by community) |
| 11:27 AM | 11:57 AM | Lunch or Recess (rotates by community) |
| 12:00 PM | 12:50 PM | Enrichment |
| 12:53 PM | 1:43 PM | Truncated Montessori Work Cycle |
| 1:46 PM | 2:40 PM | Reading or Math Intervention (M/W/F: Reading, T/Th: Math) |
| 2:43 PM | 2:55 PM | Dismissal Prep |
| 3:00 PM | 3:30 PM | Dismissal |
Enroll your child into the Elementary Montessori Program at Sankofa Montessori Today!
We are still accepting applications for SY 25-26 (July-May)
At Sankofa Montessori, we are here to empower every child to build a life of purpose.