Elementary Program

The Elementary children are first introduced to word study: the students learn about root words, prefixes and suffixes, synonyms, antonyms and homonyms. Introductions to more complex grammar and sentence analysis comprise an important part of the second and third year curriculum.

Each year students complete a number of poetry lessons and creative writing projects which allow them to explore language from a more artistic standpoint.

Great attention is paid to punctuation and proper writing in all areas of the curriculum.

Elementary students are able to move through the curriculum at their own pace, allowing for as much or as little time as necessary to truly absorb a new concept.

Math programming starts with the memorization of their math facts in addition and subtraction, simple multiplication, division. Students continue to grow their arithmetic skills with fractions, time & currency problems, graphing, patterning, operations with fractions, multiples, factors, divisibility and measurement.

The study of Geometry begins with a sensorial demonstration of shapes and solids. The children learn the names of plane figures and begin a more in-depth study of Geometry, exploring of the line, angle, triangle, quadrilateral, polygon and circle.

The curriculum continues with congruency, similarity and equivalence, and exploration of perimeter, area and volume.

Zoology is introduced by learning to identify and classify plants and animals into the 5 kingdoms. Students then research, prepare and present Animal projects to the class.

The Botany curriculum covers each part of a plant individually, with numerous experiments and activities aimed at helping the children gain a deeper understanding of plants. Field trips supplement the curriculum with hands-on discovery.

At Manor Montessori, children are introduced to the French language at an early age through our effective French program. With a dedicated French teacher on staff, children are well supported as they begin their French language journey.

French is learned in a immersive and supportive environment, through stories, songs and images.

Elementary students have 45 min of French daily.

Our elementary students learn about composers, past and present and from many cultures.

The Elementary class has weekly music instruction onsite, taught by a specialty teacher from J With a K Music. They receive recorder or ukulele instruction, as well as other musical activities. This program allows students to learn to read music and create their own music.

All our students develop a love and pride of performing before a live audience and are given this opportunity during our annual Winter Concert.

In the Elementary classroom, art is taught once a week with a specialty teacher. Art origins and history are explored, leading into an in depth study of famous artists, their masterpieces and art styles.

All art concepts are explored with a variety of mediums such as coloured pencils, painting, cutting and pasting, clay, as well as outdoor sketching, in school artist workshops and an annual field trip to a local art gallery.

Our Elementary program includes gym classes, taught by a specialty teacher, twice a week and outdoor time where children are introduced to many fun exercises and games that help them build balance, strength and confidence.

The Elementary students also participate in excellent offsite athletic programming: swimming at Holland Bloorview pool and a winter skate program at Leaside Gardens Arena.

In the Elementary program, to bring the children’s experiences to “life”, field trips are incorporated into many of the children’s studies. Trips to The Ontario Science Centre, ROM, Kortright Centre, Black Creek, Pioneer Village and McMichael Art Gallery are all easily integrated into the curriculum.

Trips to the library to take out books or research information are also integrated into the program.