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Common Questions About Elementary: What Authentic Montessori Practice Looks Like for Ages 1st–6th

Common Questions About Elementary: What Authentic Montessori Practice Looks Like for Ages 1st–6th

October 14th, 2025
At Countryside, our Elementary classroom is a vibrant community. It is a place where children build the habits, character, and confidence that prepare them for real life — not just the next grade. Below are some of the most common questions families ask when learning more about authentic Montessori practice at the elementary level. What about technology — do they learn it? There’s often a misconception that Montessori Elementary is anti-tech. We’re not anti-tech — we’re pro-child.... READ MORE

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