#5 What's So Special about the Upper Elementary Classroom? (Hint: Everything!)

Today we hear from Upper Elementary Villa guides, Tina Lavi Condratov and Rebecca Callendar. We discuss the 2nd Plane of Development, as it pertains to Upper Elementary, and why it is that some Montessori schools, such as Villa, separate 6-9 year olds into one classroom and 9-12 year olds into another, as opposed to keeping 6-12 years old all in one classroom. The 9-12 year old is particularly ready to dive into deeper, more complex issues and topics of study and you will love hearing about the incredible projects they take on. You gotta listen through the whole episode for some eye-opening Montessori wisdom, such as why students benefit from staying through their 6th year at Villa before transitioning to Middle School. What do we learn from watching Villa alumni as they transition to other schools and pursue careers? All this and more in this enlightening conversation with these amazing women. Hope you enjoy! Remember to follow us on our social media platforms and share with friends! 

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