2416 E 1700 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84108 801.355.1555 office@foothillmontessori.com

Elementary Program

6 years – 12 years

Maria Montessori reading at her desk in 1913

“By offering the child the story of the universe, we give him something a thousand times more infinite and mysterious to reconstruct with his imagination, a drama no fable can reveal.”

~ Maria Montessori

Program Details

  • Each Elementary classroom is led by a certified Montessori guide or guide in training
  • Elementary classrooms follow a co-guide model
  • Guides are certified in Pediatric First Aid & CPR
  • The goal of the Elementary Program is intellectual independence

Available Schedules

5 Day School Day

8:45am – 3:15pm

Monday – Friday

AM & PM Extended Day

7:45am – 5:45pm

5 and 4 day options

Life in the Elementary Classroom

Elementary children are ready to ask big questions. The Great Lessons spark curiosity about the universe, life, people, language and numbers.

Students research, collaborate and present their work, building the skills and confidence to learn independently.

A co-guide model and small groups give every child individual attention while they grow as part of a community.

Elementary Staff

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Hannah Saucier

Lower Elementary Lead Guide

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Carson Woodard

Upper Elementary Certified Lead Guide

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Maria Reynosa

Spanish Specialty Guide

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Ruth Jennings

Reading Specialist

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Whitney Ofa

Upper Elementary Intern Montessori Guide

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Morgan Morris

Lower Elementary Support Guide

Come see our classrooms

The best way to understand Montessori is to see it. Schedule a tour, or reach out with any questions.