Primary
Where Your Child Builds the Foundation for a Lifetime of Learning
Ages 3-6 Years Old
Where Your Child Builds the Foundation for a Lifetime of Learning
Between ages 3 and 6, your child is forming the habits, skills, and attitudes that will shape their entire educational journey. In many schools, these years look like simple preschool play. But in Montessori, they are so much more—this is when children become confident, curious learners who are ready to thrive in elementary school and beyond.
A Classroom Designed for Growth
Our Primary Program is a 3-year sequence (ages 3–6) that offers a rich, hands-on curriculum. In this carefully prepared environment, children explore:
Practical Life
Independence, concentration, and responsibility through real-life activities.
Language & Culture
Reading, writing, geography, science, Spanish, sign language, and music.
Mathematics & Sensorial
Concrete materials that bring abstract concepts to life,
Art & Nature
Creative expression, gardening, and outdoor exploration as part of daily learning.
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"Great, healthy environment!"
"It is great knowing that your kids only complaint about school is not being there long enough.
You know they are in a great, healthy environment when that is the case."
- Salem Montessori Parent
More Than Academics
What makes the Primary Program unique is not just what children learn, but how they learn:
Independence & Self-Confidence
Children master “I can do it myself” skills that empower them for life.
Community & Leadership
Mixed-age classrooms allow younger children to learn from older peers, while older children develop leadership and empathy.
Focus & Self-Discipline
Freedom within structure teaches responsibility, patience, and respect.
Our Montessori-certified teachers guide rather than lecture, observing each child closely to introduce the right lesson at the right time.
The Transformation
When your child spends these years in Montessori, you don’t just get a kindergartener ready for elementary school—you get a child who loves to learn, can work independently, solves problems with confidence, and treats others with respect.
Take a Virtual Peek Inside Our Classrooms
Infant/toddler virtual tour
Primary virtual tour
Your Child’s Future Begins here!
For over three decades, Salem Montessori School has helped families unlock their child’s potential. We’d love to do the same for you.
For over 30 years, Salem Montessori School has nurtured independence, kindness, and a lifelong love of learning.
PROGRAMS
CAMPUS LOCATIONS
Infant/Toddler Campus
107 Corporate Blvd.
Salem, VA 24153
Phone: (540) 387-1521
Primary Campus
101 Corporate Blvd.
Salem, VA 24153
Phone: (540) 387-1523
Elementary Campus
1574 Roanoke Blvd.
Salem, VA 24153
Phone: (540) 404-0228
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