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Every School Year Begins with the Process of Normalization
Dr. Montessori coined the term “normalization” to describe children who are demonstrating independence, self-discipline, concentration, and joyful engagement. E. M. Standing, in his book Maria Montessori: Her Life and Work writes: "The crowning characteristic of a...
International Day of Peace in our Dual Language Classrooms
September 21 is known as the International Day of Peace. Declared by the United Nations General Assembly, it is a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace around the world. At Greenspring Montessori School, students in our Dual Language classrooms joined...
Celebrating PhilFest! – 40 Years with Phil Adams
On September 17, 2022, we celebrated a special milestone with Phil Adams - 40 years in service to Greenspring Montessori School! Phil has served many roles here over the past 40 years including Physical Education Guide, Toddler Assistant, Discovery Assistant, Coach,...
Shofar Demonstration in Observance of Rosh Hashanah
Ezra Buchdahl visited our classrooms in September to demonstrate blowing the shofar and talking about the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah. Ezra is a member of the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation and every year for Rosh Hashanah he blows the Shofar during Rosh Hashanah...
September 2022 Capital Project Update
The new Elementary Village is humming with activity. Drywallers are closing up ceilings, electricians are installing the dampers, and prep is starting on all the behind-the-scenes work of plumbing, flooring, lighting, and more. The biggest changes to the space can be...
2022 End of the Year Celebrations
2022 End of the Year CelebrationsWheels Days Our Children's House classrooms hosted Wheels Days to kick off our end of the year traditions! The children love this tradition of bringing in their bikes, tricycles, scooters, rollerblades, and skateboards for a fun...
The Adolescents’ Microeconomy Work
In the third plane of development, the task of the Adolescent is to prepare for economic independence. Just as children in the first plane of development ask, “Help me to do it by myself” and children in the second plane ask, “Help me to think by myself,” Adolescents...
The Importance of Classroom Agreements
Classroom Agreements for the Mulberry Lower Elementary class (ages 6-9).Peace education is a major component of the Montessori classroom. In our article titled “Peace Education for All Ages,” we have discussed how mixed-age classrooms, the prepared environment,...