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Elementary Program

Programs Overview

Dancing Moose incorporates the foundational principles, methods, and materials of Montessori while recognizing that education is dynamic and progressive.  Many important learning principles are inspired by contemporary theorists, and Dancing Moose continually revisits curricular goals and related materials to include current research.  To complement the wide range of Montessori materials, Dancing Moose utilizes a variety of contemporary learning resources and activities.   Common core standards, including an on ongoing emphasis in language arts and mathematics, are emphasized in everyday curricular goals.  Subjects that may have been separated in traditional settings are integrated in the Dancing Moose curriculum.  Technology is also an important tool to differentiate curriculum as well as serve the needs for teachers’ record keeping and communicating children’s achievement.

Dancing Moose programs extend from 18 months to second grade with developmentally-appropriate activities for each child.  Full-time programs are available for toddlers and two-year-olds, and a variety of part-time and full-time programs are available for children three and older.

Toddlers & Twos   |   Preschool   |   Elementary

Elementary Program

By the time children reach kindergarten, first, and second grades, they are ready for center rotations, which include work in the core areas of language arts and mathematics as well as other rotating subjects.  Teachers utilize this time to work with small guided reading groups and provide individualized instruction in math concepts.  Guided reading, including online A to Z readers, support each student’s reading development, and the Math Expressions program is a sound, research-based program that supports individualized ability levels.  Computer rotation in extended language arts and math concepts is one of the daily centers, and children participate in science, art, Spanish, and library rotations each afternoon.  Integrated science and social studies based on core-inspired thematic units are also incorporated into monthly instruction.  The center rotations help ensure that children are exposed to core curricular goals on a regular basis, and they provide opportunities for small group collaboration.  Instruction in the elementary program helps students acquire skills that facilitate transition into a school setting after second grade.  Children participate in dance, yoga, and Tae Kwon Do, which are part of the Dancing Moose emphasis on the whole child.

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Convenient Location

Conveniently located just west of Bangerter and 2400 South -- 2 minutes from Highway 201, and 7 minutes from the I-15, I-80 Interchange (Sugarhouse area).

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Upcoming Events

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May 27
No School - Memorial Day

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Jun 07
Last Day of Academic School Year

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Jun 08
Annual Mini Marathon

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Jun 10
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Jul 03
Independence Day Celebration

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Jul 04
No School: Independence Day

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Pioneer Day

What Our Parents Say

  • Christian M:  Dancing Moose distinguishes itself in the quality of academic education the school provides to young children, and also in the environment it creates for learning to occur.  Perhaps most...

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    Christian M:  Dancing Moose distinguishes itself in the quality of academic education the school provides to young children, and also in the environment it creates for learning to occur.  Perhaps most-importantly, our son loves it!

  • Michelle M:  Our family loves the Dancing Moose Montessori for so many reasons.  The most important reason, is that our son absolutely loves his teachers and the other staff. We love the diversity and...

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    Michelle M:  Our family loves the Dancing Moose Montessori for so many reasons.  The most important reason, is that our son absolutely loves his teachers and the other staff. We love the diversity and acceptance of students and staff and we also love that the Moose is community oriented and working on a "green" future. 

  • Chris P:  Some of the things I like best about Dancing Moose have nothing to do with what goes on in the classroom.  I like that the place is wind powered, has a community garden and has a chef making...

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    Chris P:  Some of the things I like best about Dancing Moose have nothing to do with what goes on in the classroom.  I like that the place is wind powered, has a community garden and has a chef making food from scratch every day.  These are manifestations of values which I hold dear.  I am happy that Dancing Moose shares these values.

  • Jamie & Ken B:  Too many great things to narrow it down to just a few lines! But we'll try!  We love that all the teachers and administrators are always smiling and positive - it sets the stage for a ...

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    Jamie & Ken B:  Too many great things to narrow it down to just a few lines! But we'll try!  We love that all the teachers and administrators are always smiling and positive - it sets the stage for a great learning environment for our child and let's us know that they truly care about all the children.

  • Keith W:  Moving here from the east coast, we were concerned about finding the proper level of education for our daughter. Dancing Moose was just opening and when we did our tour, Dr. Joyce impressed ...

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    Keith W:  Moving here from the east coast, we were concerned about finding the proper level of education for our daughter. Dancing Moose was just opening and when we did our tour, Dr. Joyce impressed me with her professionalism,enthusiasm, and academic prowess. We started our daughter in the toddler class and never looked back. Now, four years later we have both our children in Dancing Moose and could not be more pleased. Not only is the education second to none, and I would apply that not to only utah, but the entire country, the family atmosphere is phenomenal. I would recommend Dancing Moose to all toddler to 2nd grade children.  I can not understand why anybody would go anywhere else.

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