Toilet Training
In almost all childcare settings, the age of three becomes a magical number for many children – moving to a…
What is MMUN?
MMUN is an acronym for the Montessori Model United Nations Conference. The MMUN Conference is held every year and is…
2021 Glen Graduates
During this pandemic year, The Glen’s sixth-graders set the pace for flexible learning and engaged citizenship. In a tumultuous year,…
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…
Repetition and Routine
Repetition Many of our families have asked why circle times and lessons in our remote Montessori environments often follow…
The Glen Is Staying Together While Staying Home
Following Governor Wolf’s announcement this week proclaiming the extension of the stay-at-home order, the continued closure of non-essential businesses, and…
Elementary Family Shares Their Home Country of Turkey
Recently, the parents of Vera (1st) and Neva (CH) – visited Elementary Room 201 to teach us all about their…
Why is The Glen’s NAEYC accreditation important?
The Glen Montessori School has held accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) since 2010. …
What does it mean to “Follow the Child?
“Following the child” is one of the core tenets of a Montessori classroom, but it is often misunderstood as allowing…
The Peace Rose
Montessori classrooms have peace education and grace and courtesy as a core part of the curriculum. One of the…