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Easing Separation Anxiety for your Young Child
Beginning a new school year is a time of excitement and uncertainty for many new children. For some, it is their first time being away from home for a stretch of time. It is common for students (and parents) to experience feelings of anxiety; this is perfectly normal....
Grace & Courtesy is All About Respect
“A child who becomes a master of his acts through repeated exercises [of grace and courtesy]...is a child filled with health and joy and remarkable for his calmness and discipline.” - Dr. Maria Montessori Have you ever entered a Montessori classroom and noticed that...
Introducing your Family to the Idea of Independence
“Never help a child at a task which he feels can succeed." -Dr. Maria Montessori If you are lucky, your family members - especially those proud grandparents! - are excited and eager to learn more about your child’s Montessori journey. While we can’t expect our...
The Importance of Free Play This Summer
Written by Betsy Wimbrow, Director of Education Ah, summertime! There is nothing like long, languid days that stretch slowly into the evening, running barefoot in the cool grass while chasing fireflies, and biting into cold crispy watermelon, the juice dripping down...
Class Notes from Recent Alumni
In our 2019 Community Connection Magazine, we feature a section on class notes from recent graduates and former students of Greenspring Montessori School. Read more about what our graduates have been up to in high school, college, and beyond. If you are an alumni of...
Interviews with our 2019 Adolescent Graduates
Hear from our 2019 Adolescent graduates about their experiences at Greenspring Montessori School and mark your calendars for the 2019 Adolescent Graduation on Wednesday, June 12 at 10:00am. To learn more about our Adolescent Community for students in 7th and 8th...
Successful Spring Grounds Day
Thank you to all of our amazing volunteers who braved the weather to join us on Friday, April 12 for our Spring Grounds Day! We so appreciate all of the faculty, staff, parents, and children who rolled up their sleeves to help us create beautifully prepared gardens,...
Greenspring Awarded the Ursula Thrush Peace Seed Grant
The American Montessori Society Peace Committee has awarded the Ursula Thrush Peace Seed Grant to Greenspring Montessori School and a partnering parent group to fund a project that promotes peace education. This grant was created by the American Montessori Society...