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…
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…
What does it take to be a Montessori Teacher?
Montessori teachers are among the most highly educated individuals among their profession. In most cases, Montessori credentials are above and…
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…