Elm City Montessori School is a PreK-8th grade public school in New Haven, CT. Core to the Montessori approach is a focus on interactive, self-directed learning, and hands-on inquiry in multi-age classrooms that foster creativity, critical thinking, and leadership. Our school is rooted in Dr. Montessori’s vision of social justice. We are committed to building an Anti-Biased and Anti-Racist (ABAR) institution in partnership with staff, families, children, and community. Our developmental approach integrates small group instruction and independent practice with a focus on social emotional learning in a nurturing and academically rigorous environment that builds towards a more just world. We are committed to support our learners in their understanding about themselves, care for their school, nature, and their world.