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Why Do Montessori Schools Teach Cursive? 

In today’s digital world, there is an ongoing conversation about whether children should learn cursive.  Here at Grace Montessori School, we hold the belief taught by the Montessori method: children should learn to write in cursive! There are plenty of benefits that go far beyond a child’s handwriting ability, and they have consistently proven that this writing style is a

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Incorporating Culture in the Classroom at GMS

At Grace Montessori School, our holistic approach to education nurtures the individuality of each of our students. Cultural education plays an important part in this goal and influences how we set up our classrooms for successful learning. Our students and staff come from a wide array of cultural backgrounds, and we work to ensure everyone in our community embraces our

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Alumni Highlight – Ethan Silver

At Grace Montessori School, we emphasize the importance of creativity, discovery, and exploration in discovering a student’s full potential. Ethan Silver, a Parkland High School senior and Grace Montessori School alumni, exemplifies this aspect of the Montessori method. He attended GMS from ages 3 to 6 and has allowed Montessori pillars, like independence, collaboration, and curiosity, to guide the rest

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Grace Montessori School Earns American Montessori Society School Accreditation Candidate Distinction

Grace Montessori School (GMS), a nonprofit school and childcare center serving children ages 15 months to 12 years, received the distinction of American Montessori Society School Accreditation Candidate from the American Montessori Society (AMS). Accreditation through AMS is an extensive, multi-year process that validates a school’s commitment to delivering high-quality Montessori education. GMS is the only school in the Lehigh

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