{"id":227,"date":"2026-08-14T02:50:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T02:50:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stms.edu.ph\/stmic\/?page_id=227"},"modified":"2026-10-01T05:54:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T05:54:07","slug":"basic-education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stmic.edu.ph\/stmic\/basic-education\/","title":{"rendered":"BASIC EDUCATION"},"content":{"rendered":"<body>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table alignfull has-tiny-font-size\" style=\"line-height:1.6\"><table class=\"has-secaccent-background-color has-background\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stmic.edu.ph\/stmic\/requirements\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"629\"><strong>REQUIREMENTS<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stmic.edu.ph\/stmic\/registration-guidelines\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"519\"><strong>REGISTRATION GUIDELINES<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stmic.edu.ph\/stmic\/enrollment-procedures\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"636\"><strong>ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stmic.edu.ph\/stmic\/grading-system\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"635\"><strong>GRADING SYSTEM<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center alignwide\"><strong>Experience the Montessori Advantage at St. Thomas More Montessori School!<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center alignwide wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.6\">At St. Thomas More Montessori School, we embrace the Montessori method of education\u2014a philosophy centered on self-directed activity, hands-on learning, and collaborative play. In our Montessori classrooms, children make choices in their learning, supported by a prepared environment and highly trained directresses who guide age-appropriate activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center alignwide wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.6\">Each material in the Montessori environment, carefully designed by Dr. Maria Montessori and her associates, nurtures a child\u2019s natural curiosity and development. This allows children to explore, learn, and grow at their own pace, fostering independence and confidence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 48%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>CASA dei Bambini: A Foundation for Lifelong Learning<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.6\">Our CASA dei Bambini classroom, or \u201cHouse of Children,\u201d is a thoughtfully prepared, child-sized environment where children aged 3 to 5 thrive. This program focuses on five essential areas of learning:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"line-height:1.6\"><strong>Language:<\/strong> Developing communication skills and literacy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:1.6\"><strong>Mathematics:<\/strong> Exploring foundational numerical concepts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:1.6\"><strong>Cultural Arts:<\/strong> Nurturing creativity and cultural appreciation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:1.6\"><strong>Practical Life:<\/strong> Building independence through real-world tasks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:1.6\"><strong>Sensorial Exercises:<\/strong> Refining sensory perception and cognitive skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.6\">By engaging in these areas, children gain confidence, build social skills, and develop a love for learning.<br><\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stms.edu.ph\/stmic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/649201584_1965186580738975_6981314461148062526_n-1024x768.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-229 size-full\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stmic.edu.ph\/stmic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/649201584_1965186580738975_6981314461148062526_n.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stmic.edu.ph\/stmic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/649201584_1965186580738975_6981314461148062526_n.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stmic.edu.ph\/stmic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/649201584_1965186580738975_6981314461148062526_n.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stmic.edu.ph\/stmic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/649201584_1965186580738975_6981314461148062526_n.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stmic.edu.ph\/stmic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/649201584_1965186580738975_6981314461148062526_n.jpg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-image:var(--wp--preset--gradient--blush-light-purple);\" class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained has-background\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Montessori Elementary: A Journey of Discovery<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stms.edu.ph\/stmic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_6964-1024x681.jpg?resize=1024%2C681&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-232\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stmic.edu.ph\/stmic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_6964-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C681&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stmic.edu.ph\/stmic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_6964-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stmic.edu.ph\/stmic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_6964-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stmic.edu.ph\/stmic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_6964-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1022&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stmic.edu.ph\/stmic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_6964-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1363&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Practical Life Skills<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.6\">Practical life lessons are at the heart of the Montessori philosophy. Children gain independence and responsibility through purposeful activities that enhance self-care and life skills, preparing them for real-world challenges.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.6\">Our <strong>Elementary Program<\/strong> is designed to cultivate intellectual curiosity and holistic development through immersive, hands-on learning experiences:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Language<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.6\">Students explore the wonders of literacy and self-expression in a language-rich environment. With beautifully crafted materials, they enhance their reading, writing, and verbal communication skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mathematics and Geometry<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.6\">Through interactive and autocorrective materials, students grasp complex concepts in numbers, patterns, shapes, and operations, transitioning seamlessly from concrete to abstract understanding.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Science and Geography<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.6\">Young learners become explorers, conducting hands-on experiments, investigating scientific phenomena, and delving into the diverse landscapes of our planet. Using interactive maps and materials, they develop a global perspective, learning about cultures, climates, and the interconnectedness of the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 37%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Junior High School<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.6\">The St. Thomas More Montessori School \u2013 Junior High School Program aims to produce graduates who exhibit mastery of the academic competencies and skills across subject areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.6\">Our Montessori Adolescent Program offers a dynamic, student-centered environment for learners aged 13-16. Grounded in Dr. Maria Montessori\u2019s philosophy, the program integrates academics with practical life experiences, community involvement, and personal development. Students grow as they engage in meaningful projects, self-directed learning, and collaborative work that prepares them for adulthood with confidence and purpose.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stms.edu.ph\/stmic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_7126-1024x681.jpg?resize=1024%2C681&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-233 size-full\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stmic.edu.ph\/stmic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_7126-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C681&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stmic.edu.ph\/stmic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_7126-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stmic.edu.ph\/stmic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_7126-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stmic.edu.ph\/stmic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_7126-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1022&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/stmic.edu.ph\/stmic\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_7126-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1363&amp;ssl=1 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-image:var(--wp--preset--gradient--blush-light-purple);\" class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained has-background\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Choose St. Thomas More Montessori School?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"line-height:1.6\"><strong>Expert Educators:<\/strong> Our Montessori program is guided by a highly skilled Head Directress, who brings exceptional training and expertise from both local and international Montessori programs. She leads a dedicated team of Montessori Directresses and Directors, ensuring the delivery of an integrated and holistic curriculum that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit of every student.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:1.6\"><strong>Recognized Excellence:<\/strong> St. Thomas More Montessori School is fully recognized by the Department of Education and operates under the leadership of a highly qualified School Principal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Preparing Students for Success<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.6\">Montessori graduates from St. Thomas More emerge as confident, compassionate, and well-rounded individuals. They carry with them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"line-height:1.6\">A solid academic foundation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:1.6\">A lifelong love for learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"line-height:1.6\">A strong sense of social responsibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Give Your Child the Gift of Montessori Education<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.6\">Prepare your child to embrace the future with confidence and competence. Experience the difference at St. Thomas More Montessori School, where education goes beyond academics to shape individuals ready to make a meaningful impact on the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Give your children a head start in Life! 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