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…
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…
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….
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 Practical Life?
Maria Montessori said that if she had just one area in a classroom for children to learn from, she…
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…
The Glen Goes to Boot Camp!
Summer is a time for teachers to brush up on the latest and greatest in guiding Glen students on their academic journey. A team…
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…
Decorating Pumpkins with Grandma & Grandpa
We know that when families and schools work together, children benefit! To this end, Glen students were recently able to…
What does it take to be a Montessori Teacher? Part Two
Last month we discussed what it takes to begin to be a Montessori certified teacher; this month we are examining…
Glen Teachers’ Favorite Things! A Gift Guide for Any Season
Our amazing teachers are often asked how to support their child’s Montessori learning at home and which products they recommend….
Household Chores for Children of Any Age
Many children are looking for the opportunity to contribute to their family and home by independently completing needed tasks….
Resources for Grieving Children
When children experience loss they express their feelings about it differently than adults. Those feelings can come after a death,…
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 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…
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. …
Allowance: Should We or Shouldn’t We?
One of the most controversial words in the world of parenting is allowance. It ranks nearly as high on the…
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…
