Curriculum and Programs
Upper Elementary
Who they are...
- Eagerly amassing knowledge.
- Developing reasoning.
- Developing planning
- Turning attention to peers.
- Increasing independence.
- Learning leadership.
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UE Social-Emotional Learning
As LMS upper elementary students transition into adolescence, they show striking variance in their development.
We help them learn about respecting differences, resisting peer pressure, and being an “up-stander.” As they come to understand their tendencies, we help them learn how to leverage their strengths to meet their challenges.
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UE Language
The Upper Elementary Language Curriculum balances rigorous skill development with constant opportunity for self-expression.Read More -
UE Math
Upper Elementary students do their basic computations abstractly, as they use advanced Montessori manipulatives to explore more challenging concepts.Read More
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UE History/Geography
The Upper Elementary “cosmic curriculum” includes studies of human evolution, world civilizations, and early American history. Students progress through a self-paced comprehensive study of geography.Read More -
UE Science
Science studies in Upper Elementary offer a unique blend of conceptual overview and in-depth exploration. Students study the sciences within broadly focused thematic studies.Read More
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UE Spanish
Upper Elementary Spanish students participate in activities organized around listening comprehension, reading comprehension, speaking, writing, and cultural aspects of Hispanic countries.Read More -
UE Anti-Bias
In Upper Elementary, we foster students’ ability to recognize bias and injustice, and cultivate their ability to stand up, individually and with others, against bias or injustice.
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UE Music
The Upper Elementary Music program aims to train each child’s ear in tonal recognition, and each child’s voice in rendering simple conjunct melodies unaided by accompaniment.Read More -
UE Physical Education
The Upper Elementary PE program refines fundamental patterns, mature motor patterns, and selected isolated manipulative skills as they learn game rules, procedures, and sportsmanship.Read More
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UE Practical Life
Practical life activities for Upper Elementary students are intimately interwoven with basic skill development in executive functioning and responsible membership in community.Read More -
UE Visual Art
In the Upper Elementary Art program children work with their teachers to find their natural artistic voice. They use their “right brains” to think creatively, and they take risks with ideas and materials.Read More
