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Students aged 6 to 9 build strong academic foundations, confidence, and independence through an authentic Montessori curriculum in Davie. In a collaborative mixed-age environment, children learn at their own pace, make meaningful choices, and grow in social awareness, responsibility, and leadership through shared community roles.
Authentic Montessori Curriculum
Build strong foundations in language, mathematics, science, and social studies through an authentic Montessori curriculum rooted in independence, hands-on discovery, and meaningful community learning.
Life competencies
Be equipped with future-ready skills through Montessori Practical Life approach and the ISP Life Competencies Framework - a life skills framework supported by Camtree, part of Hughes Hall at the University of Cambridge.
Natural learning spaces
Learn in a 10-acre oasis campus with bright classrooms, gardens, native habitats, a wetland preserve, two swimming pools, and a gymnasium that extend Montessori learning beyond the classroom.
Enriching activities
Explore creativity, movement, and new passions through a diverse range of extracurriculars and after-school enrichment, from robotics, tennis, and cheerleading to music and swimming.
International experiences
Broaden perspectives and build global awareness through Montessori exploration, field trips, and ILOS programs connecting learners with peers around the world.
Leadership opportunities
Guide classmates and younger students as tutors and role models, developing leadership, responsibility and communication skills while contributing positively to the school community.
Extended care
As parents, support your family's busy schedule with after-school care featuring chess, robotics, gymnastics and tennis, plus seasonal camps during Winter Break, Spring Break and summer.
Fine arts program
Discover visual arts through hands-on creation and music, with specialist teaching that builds fine motor skills, creative expression, confidence, and appreciation for the arts.
Athletic confidence
Develop resilience and game awareness as Seahawks, taking on challenges through teams sports such as Track and Field and Cross Country while strengthening collaboration and school spirit.
Language learning
Strengthen English communication, continue Spanish learning, and broaden global awareness in a multicultural school community that values cultural understanding and confident self-expression.
Welcoming admissions journey
Enjoy a clear and supportive Summit-Questa Montessori admissions journey, with straightforward steps, personalized guidance, and a warm introduction to the community.
Lower Elementary curriculum for Grades 1 - 3 is centered on reason, relationships, and community. In a collaborative Montessori setting, students make choices, work at their own pace, and build confidence through new challenges. Guided by the teacher, each child is supported in reaching their individual potential through an authentic Montessori method school approach.
Building confident readers, writers, and communicatorsStudents develop reading, writing, grammar, spelling, handwriting, and vocabulary through a structured Montessori language program. They strengthen comprehension, sentence analysis, creative writing, research, and word study while learning to communicate ideas with clarity, confidence, and increasing independence.
From hands-on discovery to abstract understandingChildren build a strong mathematical foundation through concrete materials and guided practice in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, measurement, time, money, and problem-solving. As their understanding grows, they move into more advanced work with multiples, divisors, powers, square roots, and early algebraic thinking.
Exploring form, measurement, and spatial relationships through hands-on discovery Through hands-on Montessori materials, students explore lines, angles, polygons, triangles, area, and geometric classification. They develop spatial reasoning and visual understanding while studying equivalence, similarity, congruency, and measurement.
Exploring life, matter, and the natural world Students investigate botany, zoology, plant and animal classification, rocks, chemistry, and atomic structure through observation, classification, and experiments. This approach nurtures curiosity, scientific thinking, and a deeper understanding of the living world and the physical universe.
Understanding geography, history, and human development Children explore maps, continents, countries, capitals, flags, civic responsibility, and key moments in human history through research and hands-on materials. As they connect geography with the story of human development, they build cultural awareness and a broader understanding of people, place, and time. This enriched learning experience reflects the strength of our Montessori curriculum in Davie.
Each day is shaped by purposeful work, hands-on discovery, and growing independence. In a collaborative Montessori environment, students build confidence, learn at their own pace, and take increasing ownership of their learning.
Drop off
Students begin the day with a smooth and welcoming arrival, settling into the classroom and preparing for the day ahead.
Morning welcome
The day opens with a warm welcome that helps students feel connected, focused, and ready to learn.
Community time
Community time brings students together to share, listen, and strengthen the sense of responsibility and belonging that is central to the Montessori classroom.
Work cycle
During the Montessori work cycle, students engage in purposeful, self-directed learning, building independence, concentration, and confidence as they explore subjects at their own pace.
Lunch
Lunch gives students time to recharge, connect with friends, and enjoy a shared break in the day.
Recess
Outdoor play encourages movement, social interaction, and time to refresh in a natural setting.
Specials
During the week, students take part in Specials that enrich their learning experience. Specials includes Art, Swim, PE, Music and Spanish.
Cultural lessons
Cultural lessons invite students to explore the wider world through topics that spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and encourage meaningful connections across subject areas.
Practical life jobs
Students take on classroom jobs that build responsibility, leadership, and care for their environment as active members of the school community.
Dismissal
The day ends with a calm and organized dismissal, helping students transition smoothly from school to home.
Aftercare
3:05pm - 5:45pm Aftercare offers children a familiar and supportive environment at the end of the school day, with time to relax, play, and continue engaging with friends.
At Summit-Questa Montessori School, students build strong academic foundations while growing in independence, confidence, communication, and leadership through an authentic Montessori journey. As an accredited Montessori school in Davie, SQMS helps children develop the skills they need for long-term success.
Academic achievement
Gain essential life skills to thrive inside and outside the classroom.
Multilingualism
Foster language skills and build confidence, with support in the students' home or first languages.
International opportunities
Try global skill-building programs and activities that develop critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership.
In Lower Elementary, students are supported through a strong partnership between school and home, with families receiving three progress reports each year, a weekly electronic newsletter, parent-teacher conferences, and open communication via WhatsApp. Academic achievement is understood as more than what students know; it also reflects how they grow in independence, responsibility, and confidence. In the Montessori environment, each child moves at an individualized pace, building understanding, strengthening work habits, and taking increasing ownership of learning. Progress is also honored through the Bridging Ceremony, a meaningful tradition that marks the completion of one stage and the transition to the next, as students cross a wooden bridge to symbolize their learning journey and readiness for what comes next.
In Lower Elementary, the Montessori approach also nurtures the development of ISP life competencies through daily practice and real-life experiences. Students learn to respect the rights and property of others, resolve conflict appropriately, communicate freely with peers, initiate interactions, practice social grace and manners, express feelings verbally, and relate well to both peers and adults. These competencies are strengthened through the prepared environment and through hands-on activities such as day field trips, gardening, and food preparation, helping students grow socially, emotionally, and practically.
At Summit-Questa, language learning supports communication, cultural understanding, and a broader view of the world. The school welcomes families of all nationalities and languages, while helping students build strong English skills across reading, writing, grammar, discussion, and presentation. Spanish is offered from Early Childhood through Middle School, giving learners consistent exposure to an additional language as they grow. Language development is monitored through assessments and grades, supporting steady progress over time.
At Summit-Questa, international opportunities broaden perspectives, deepen cultural understanding, and connect learning to the wider world. In Elementary, cultural awareness grows through Montessori exploration and field trips linked to science, history, and nature, while older students can take part in experiences such as Montessori Model United Nations (MMUN), representing countries and presenting solutions to global issues. As part of the ISP network, ILOS (International Learning Opportunities for Students) also connects learners with peers around the world through shared projects and global experiences, including ISP Artists, ISP Changemakers, ISP Scientists, ISP Chess Masters, and ISP Virtual Exchange.
As both a Montessori teacher and a Montessori mother, I have the unique privilege of experiencing this philosophy from two deeply meaningful perspectives. Teaching Lower Elementary students is truly a passion of mine, and there is nothing more rewarding than watching children develop confidence, independence, curiosity, and a genuine love of learning.
Joanna Kopicki, Teacher and Parent
As both a Montessori teacher and a Montessori mother, I have the unique privilege of experiencing this philosophy from two deeply meaningful perspectives. Teaching Lower Elementary students is truly a passion of mine, and there is nothing more rewarding than watching children develop confidence, independence, curiosity, and a genuine love of learning. At the same time, witnessing my daughter Julia’s journey in the Hummingbirds classroom, as a Kindergartener, has been equally inspiring. Watching her begin to read, build mathematical understanding through hands-on materials, explore the continents and oceans of the world, and learn how to peacefully resolve peer conflicts has been incredible to witness as a parent. Montessori education nurtures the whole child academically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually in a way that is both purposeful and beautiful. Seeing the growth of my students in the classroom while also watching my own child flourish within the Montessori environment continually reaffirms why I believe so deeply in this method of education.
At Summit-Questa Montessori School, our admissions process is clear, supportive, and designed to help your family feel confident at every step. From your first tour to enrollment, our Admissions Team is here to answer questions, guide you through the process, and help you discover what makes us a trusted Montessori school in Davie for families seeking an authentic Montessori journey.
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