Health Policy
Updated June 1, 2022, reviewed September 2022; updated April 10, 2023 If a Glen student or staff member experiences symptoms…
What is a Montessori Classroom like in the time of COVID-19?
During the coronavirus pandemic, The Glen is working very hard to preserve the in-person Montessori education that we hold so…
Alumni Spotlight: Gabi Saladino, recognized for Kindness and Inclusion!
Former Glen student Gabriella Saladino was recently recognized for her leadership and dedication toward helping students with intellectual and developmental disabilities become…
What is Practical Life?
Maria Montessori said that if she had just one area in a classroom for children to learn from, she…
What is a Montessori birthday celebration like in Children’s House at The Glen?
The traditional birthday celebration for children in a Montessori classroom includes the “Walk Around the Sun,” a powerful, special, and…
What is normalization in a Montessori classroom?
Montessori education, like other professional fields, has a great deal of jargon. One of the most confusing terms is normalization….
Normalization to Build Self-Sufficiency and Self-Esteem
Normalization occurs in a classroom where children work seriously and consistently with materials and activities. When Dr. Montessori herself first…
Did you know that the Table Scrubbing Lesson in a Montessori classroom is 21 steps?
The Practical Life area is designed to strengthen fine motor skills and follow multiple step directions with care. Practical Life…