Glen Park Montessori

What we are doing in our classroom this week!
A new found task of pattern beginning sounds of words both real and made up called silly words. Learning can be so much fun! 😃

We’ve been using 12 different colors and buttons for this artist pallet, So now it’s time for more challenge and we’ve created 12 categories of objects for them to sort !

Who needs a canvas when you've got popsicle sticks?! 🍦

Our little artists took a creative detour from drawing and painting this week — and the results are absolutely stunning! Armed with a pack of popsicle sticks, they built and decorated their own 3D sculptures. Some are hanging beautifully in the air, others are ready to go straight on the wall as one-of-a-kind artwork.

Every single one is unique. Every single one is wonderful. And the smiles on their faces said it all — they had the BEST time! 🌟

Montessori education has long term health benefits!
The health benefits of Montessori education appear to have staying power. Adults who attended Montessori schools as children have higher adult wellbeing than those who attended only conventional schools, and we've seen that the longer they attended, the higher their wellbeing.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/darylaustin/2025/02/18/the-surprising-health-benefits-of-montessori-education/

It is fascinating when children take a step beyond what the materials are typically used for!

We did a fun science experiment proving that air can be trapped in water!

Ooooops-ran out of room to display all our bird cards!

Last Friday the children made Valentine's cards for thier parents. They were very thorough in their decorating and did both inside and out. The children got to use some very fun new pearlessence paint!

New outside table now lives inside!
We are back to watercolors, color mixing, and laundry folding. We are having a great New Year so far at Glen Park Montessori!
Happy New Year to all of you!

Glen Park Montessori is hosting a Saturday School for Toddlers and their parents! 😊

Saturday, December 13th from 10 to 11:00
Sign up here https://calendly.com/glenparkmontessori/saturday-school

Come play and meet some of our friends!