Lower Elementary at Summit-Questa fosters independence, social awareness, and a love of learning. In a collaborative Montessori environment, students build confidence, explore subjects at their own pace, and begin developing healthy study habits through gradually introduced homework.
Learning Through Collaboration
Lower Elementary students begin to rely more on peers for inspiration and problem-solving. The classroom becomes a shared space for group projects, discussion, and exploration—fostering a sense of belonging and social connection.
Nurturing Academic Discipline
Homework is gently introduced, not as busywork, but as a way to encourage the habit of setting aside time for intellectual pursuits. Students learn to manage time, follow through, and take pride in their efforts outside of the classroom.
Developing Independent Thinkers
Each child is supported in working at their own level and pace, encouraging confidence and ownership over their learning. Montessori materials allow students to explore abstract ideas with hands-on tools that make learning personal and purposeful.
Respecting the Individual, Strengthening the Whole
While students follow their unique learning paths, the classroom community reinforces empathy, respect, and shared responsibility. Teachers guide each child to grow not only academically but emotionally and socially, shaping well-rounded learners.
Exploration Through Discovery
Summit-Questa makes learning meaningful every step of the way.
Unlocking Potential Through Purposeful Learning
Every child in our Lower Elementary program is given the tools, time, and trust to grow into an empowered learner. With a balance of structure and independence, students dive deep into hands-on academics, collaborative projects, and creative discovery — all while building habits that shape lifelong success.
- Individualized pacing for every learner
- Hands-on Montessori materials across subjects
- Integrated learning with real-world applications
- Encouragement of curiosity and critical thinking
- Emphasis on confidence, communication, and self-motivation
Foundations of Literacy
Our students build strong literacy skills through daily practice in phonics, spelling, and grammar. Language lessons are deeply integrated with classroom themes and personal writing, encouraging creativity and precise communication from the very start.
From Pencil Grip to Paragraph
With a focus on fine motor development and structured guidance, children gain confidence in handwriting and composition. Whether forming their first cursive letters or composing original stories, students are given the tools and time to flourish.
Key Areas of Growth:
- Cursive handwriting and print coordination
- Phonetic awareness and word building
- Grammar and parts of speech
- Spelling through dictation
- Sentence and paragraph composition
A Confident Voice
Through creative expression, daily journaling, and class discussions, students learn to articulate their thoughts clearly. They begin to see writing not only as a subject, but as a powerful means of sharing ideas and telling their own stories.
