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Is available Grade 1 through Grade 6 |
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Is a structured, child-centered environment that promotes self-motivation |
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Is a mixed age environment for Grades 1-3 and Grades 4-6 |
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Engages students independently in academic activities with guidance |
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Uses manipulative materials that are arranged to stimulate independent academic exploration with some group lessons |
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Gives preference to students with Montessori classroom experience |
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Prefers class sizes of 26-28 students |
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Interweaves Montessori curriculum and the Alberta Learning Curriculum |
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Is delivered by Montessori accredited Directresses and an Alberta Certified BEd. Co-teacher |
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Children remain in the same classroom environment for three years |
