Programs
Mixed-age classrooms, concrete materials, and individualized work plans help students grow through each developmental stage.
A classroom for each stage.
Montessori education fosters a nurturing and self-directed learning environment tailored to each child's developmental stage. The classroom is structured with mixed-age groups where children learn from each other, lessons are presented through storytelling and concrete materials, and students are encouraged to explore their interests through individualized work plans.
Level 01 Primary Program
The Primary classroom is a vibrant space designed to foster young children's natural curiosity and love for learning. Children engage in hands-on activities that promote independence, sensory exploration, and foundational skills in language, math, and social development. Through carefully prepared materials and guided lessons, children build confidence, develop self-discipline, and learn at their own pace, with a strong emphasis on creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration.
Level 02 Lower Elementary Program
Students engage in a hands-on, student-driven learning environment. The classroom is structured with mixed-age groups, allowing younger students to learn from older peers while older students reinforce their knowledge by mentoring. Lessons are presented through storytelling and concrete materials that transition into abstract concepts, particularly in math, language, and cultural studies. Students are encouraged to explore their interests through individualized work plans, promoting responsibility and intrinsic motivation.
Level 03 Upper Elementary Program
Students build on their foundation of independence and inquiry-based learning. They engage in deeper exploration of subjects like math, language, science, and cultural studies through research projects, hands-on materials, and collaborative discussions. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and real-world applications. Social development becomes more prominent, with students working together on projects and developing strong communication and leadership skills.
Programs, activities, and trips.
Additional Programs & Activities
Spanish Program
Enrichment Program
Art
Integrated across all levels, led by Shannon Castle
Music
Part of the core curriculum
Physical Education
Regular programming for all students
Signature Activities
- Young Chautauqua
- Delta Reads!
- Kids Pasta Project
- Young Ameritowne
- Celebrate the Beat
Field Trips
- Crow Canyon Archaeological Center
- C.I.M.I. (Catalina Island Marine Institute)
- Powderhorn Ski Program
- Denver Museum of Nature and Science
- Denver Zoo
- The Nature Connection programs
- US Forest Service programs
- Local Farms and Ranches
- Eureka! McConnell Science Museum
Field trips and enrichment in action.
A few moments from the trips, activities, and alternate programs that help students connect their work to the wider world.