As a society, finally (and thankfully!), we seem to have come to an agreement that small children learn through doing.

The Elementary years are a beautiful season of growth. Children begin asking deeper questions. They seek independence, connection, purpose, and a greater understanding of the world around them. At Forbes Academy, our Elementary program is thoughtfully designed to honor this stage of development through authentic Montessori education, meaningful community experiences, creative self-expression, and real-world exploration. This is education as an aid to life. ☀️ Morning Arrival & Community...

Children are no longer just absorbing the world. They are organizing it. Refining it. Repeating it. Mastering it. At Forbes Academy, our Primary Community (ages 3–6) is where curiosity becomes capability and where the foundations for lifelong confidence are built. Let’s step inside. 🌿 The Montessori Primary Philosophy (Ages 3–6) Dr. Maria Montessori described the first six years of life as the period of the Absorbent Mind . From birth to age three, children absorb everything around them...