Brookeside Montessori’s Primary program supports children ages 2 years 7 months through 6 years as they grow into independent, confident, and curious learners who love coming to school.

In our Primary classrooms, children are encouraged to explore, discover, collaborate with peers, and take ownership of their learning in a calm and purposeful environment.

Dr. Maria Montessori believed that children learn best through active, hands-on experience. Modern research continues to support this idea—movement and learning are deeply connected in early childhood development.

In the classroom, children work with carefully designed Montessori materials that support understanding through touch, movement, and exploration. These materials are organized into five key areas of learning:

• Practical Life
• Sensorial
• Math
• Language

• Cultural Studies

Each classroom is thoughtfully prepared to meet the unique needs, interests, and developmental stages of the children within it.

Children engage in uninterrupted work cycles, during which they:

• Choose their own activities
• Work with focus and repetition for as long as they are engaged
• Clean up and return materials to the shelf
• Make independent choices for their next activity

This structure supports concentration, independence, responsibility, and a natural love of learning.

During these work periods, teachers observe closely, offer guidance, and present individualized lessons based on each child’s readiness.

In addition to daily classroom work, students participate in weekly enrichment experiences that support creativity, movement, and global awareness.

These classes are thoughtfully integrated into the school day and included as part of the Brookeside experience.

Enrichment includes:

• Art
• Music
• STEM
• Wellness & Physical Education

Brookeside Montessori offers flexible scheduling for Primary students, including both half-day and full-day programs.

• Children must be 2 years 7 months old by September 1 for the half-day program
• Children must be 3 years old by September 1 for the full-day program