How Grace Montessori is Educating The Writers of Tomorrow According to a study by the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), only 27% of eighth- and twelfth-graders were proficient in writing, revealing a significant gap in writing ability and reading comprehension nationwide. Our teachers at Grace Montessori School (GMS) witnessed
Watching a toddler evolve through their Montessori education is an exciting experience, but when is the right time to move them on to primary education? While teachers at Grace Montessori School (GMS) guide children through hands-on learning, exploratory play, and sensory-rich activities, they are also the first-hand witnesses of signs
Meet Chance, a gentle golden retriever who plays an integral role with the students at Grace Montessori. Once a month, Chance is brought in by his owner, Lori, for an interactive reading activity. While receiving some much-appreciated pets, Chance listens intently as students take turns reading to him. The R.E.A.D.
The Montessori method is practiced in classrooms worldwide, but its impact extends far beyond academics. Dr. Maria Montessori’s earliest classrooms were in the impoverished neighborhoods of Rome, and her work in India during World War II helped lay the foundation for an inclusive, global movement that continues to thrive today.
The Healthy School Grant from Capital Blue Cross funds the new initiative. Grace Montessori School (GMS), a nonprofit school and childcare center serving children ages 15 months to 12 years, announced it has launched a new yoga program for its students. GMS received $1,000 from Capital Blue Cross’s Healthy School
At Grace Montessori School, movement and mindfulness aren’t just components of the curriculum—they’re essential to nurturing the whole child. This year, that philosophy came to life in a new way with the introduction of a yoga program to our elementary community, made possible through a Healthy Kids School Grant from
Sewing is both a valuable life skill and a powerful tool for child development, encouraging independence, focus and creativity. Rooted in the Montessori philosophy of hands-on, purposeful work, sewing invites children to engage their fine motor skills, practice patience and experience the satisfaction of creating something with care. One way
Presenting geography to children at an early age is imperative in the Montessori method of education, which places an emphasis on independence, hands-on learning, and developing real-world skills. It is essential that children understand the planet’s geographical makeup because the interconnectedness of humankind is woven throughout Montessori lessons. Topics like
As an education method that is based on self-directed activity, hands-on learning, and collaborative play, the Montessori method empowers children to make creative choices in their learning. At the same time, the environment and teacher provide guidance through this process. Montessori classrooms are specially crafted to meet the needs of
Language and the ability to communicate properly is possibly the most crucial skill adopted in young children. While in the age range of Toddler to Elementary school, students have a natural ability to subconsciously grasp language and use it to navigate the world around them. Within the Grace Montessori curriculum,
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