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The Importance of Community for Toddler Language Development
Written by Beth Callahan “Only the child under three can construct the mechanism of language, and [the child] can speak any number of languages, if they are in [the] environment at birth....No child becomes tired of learning to speak!” - Dr. Maria...
How Montessori Elementary Fosters Autonomy and Executive Functioning Skills
In the Montessori elementary classroom, children in 1st through 6th grade embark on a journey that goes beyond traditional academics. At this age, children are naturally inclined toward developing independence, curiosity, and responsibility—qualities that Montessori...
The Passage to Abstraction in Montessori: How Elementary Children Transition to Abstract Thought
How Elementary Children Transition to Abstract Thought The journey through Elementary education is a transformative experience. During the Elementary years, students begin a fascinating cognitive shift known as the “passage to abstraction.” This is when they move from...
Fall in our Outdoor Environments
Toddler Outdoor Environments Our Toddlers have been exploring their classrooms and outdoor environments with all of their senses. Our Toddler Outdoor Environments are thoughtfully prepared for the children to explore with natural materials and wild spaces to explore....
What is Montessori Model United Nations?
Upper Elementary students in fifth and sixth grade participate in the Montessori Model United Nations (MMUN) as an After-School Program at Greenspring Montessori School. MMUN is an international group that seeks to empower young leaders through research, cultural...
Celebrating Latin and Hispanic Heritage Month
Latin and Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15 to October 15 each year in the United States, and celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of people of Hispanic and Latin American descent. The month recognizes the rich cultural heritage,...
Adolescent Odyssey to Chincoteague Island, Virginia
This fall our Adolescents ventured to Chincoteague Island, Virginia for an immersive Odyssey Trip where they enjoyed kayaking, hiking, science lessons, and lots of biking and beach time. On the way there, students stopped for lunch and a science lesson at Blackwater...
Upper Elementary Overnight Trip to Echo Hill Outdoor School
Each year during the first weeks of school, our Upper Elementary students venture to Echo Hill Outdoor School for a three-day outdoor learning experience. Echo Hill is located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland with 242 acres of forests, meadows, and freshwater shrub...