Programs
The Value of Continuity
At Peninsula Montessori School, education is not a series of separate steps—it is a connected journey. Each stage flows naturally into the next, creating a consistent and nurturing experience for every child. Our multi-age classrooms allow teachers to deeply understand each student’s strengths, challenges, and potential, guiding them with care across the years.
Families who continue through all levels of our programs see the greatest rewards. Children develop not only strong academics and critical thinking, but also independence, empathy, and confidence—qualities that prepare them not just for school, but for life. At Peninsula Montessori School, the continuity of Montessori education allows students to grow into capable, compassionate, and curious individuals ready to meet the future with confidence and adapt to whatever challenges and changes they will experience in life.
Toddler Community (18 months – 2.5 years)
Our Toddler Community is often a family’s first step into Montessori education. At this stage, children are full of energy, curiosity, and the drive to do things for themselves. We provide a safe, nurturing environment where toddlers gain confidence, practice independence, and build trust with teachers who guide them gently through this important stage of development.
Pre-Primary (2.5 – 5 years)
Our Pre-Primary program—often called the Children’s House—is the foundation of early Montessori education. This is where children spend their preschool and kindergarten years, building confidence and independence in a warm, multi-age classroom where older students naturally mentor younger ones.
Transition (5 – 7 years)
Our Transition program bridges Pre-Primary and Elementary education. It is designed for children who are ready to move from hands-on, concrete learning toward more abstract reasoning. In this stage, children strengthen their academic foundations while developing the responsibility and independence needed for Elementary.
Lower Elementary (7 – 9 years)
Lower Elementary is a time of heightened curiosity and imagination. Children at this age want to know the “why” behind everything, and the Montessori Cosmic Curriculum provides them with a sweeping view of the universe, humanity, and the interconnectedness of all life. The classroom emphasizes collaboration, exploration, and discovery.
Upper Elementary (9 – 11 years)
In Upper Elementary, students grow into independent, confident thinkers who are eager to take on new challenges. They engage in more abstract learning, in-depth research, and collaborative projects that prepare them for middle school and beyond. Older students take on leadership roles within the school community, guiding younger peers and contributing to the life of the classroom.
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