Glenn Dale Montessori School
Preschool in Glenn Dale, MD 20769
The mission of Glenn Dale Montessori School is the education of the whole person through the Montessori approach, addressing the intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of each child ages two to ten.
Our goals are to
foster independence, develop concentration and a sense of internal order and coordination, and help the child to construct the adult personality she/he is in the process of becoming.We seek to instill the lifelong habit of learning, questioning, and relating to others, which leads to the development of the whole person.
- Child Ages:
- 2 years - 10 years
- Rates:
- $$$
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- Maryland State Department of Education Division of Early Childhood Development - AMS Accredited
- Preschool:
- Yes
- Hours of Operation:
- Monday - Friday: 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
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The Montessori Education
Montessori is a method of education based on the theories of Dr. Maria Montessori, the first woman Italian physician, who practiced in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century.
Her first experience in education was as a physician treating children with disabilities. While observing these children and responding to their needs, she saw extraordinary abilities and qualities in them that no one had recognized previously. When she began developing her method, she was invited to work with poor children of normal intelligence in the slums of San Lorenz in Rome.
In Rome, Dr. Montessori saw that children possess an innate desire to explore, discover, and learn their world. She saw that children learn best within a social environment that supports personal development.
Her method of education focused on the development of the whole child in all areas of life. Children achieve and thrive within schools that follow this pedagogy.
Nancy McCormich Rombusch, who founded the American Montessori Society in 1960, is credited with establishing Montessori education within the context of the American culture.
It emphasizes parental involvement and teachers trained in the Montessori curriculum. Characteristics of the Schools curriculum include independence, self-motivation, freedom of movement, development of concentration, and sense of responsibility.
Independence
Independence is the key to building ones self esteem. The motto, Help me to do it myself, encourages independence. The School structure and classrooms are organized to develop the perception that each child can do many things by him/her self.
Self-motivation
Self-motivation is developed by insuring the childs successes. Success causes motivation, not failure. Therefore, children learn at their own pace and are encouraged by their successes, not by failure or comparison with the rest of the classmates.
Freedom of movement
Freedom of movement is apparent in all the classrooms. Children are free to move about the classroom in order to select the appropriate learning activities. This enables the children to interact with their peers in both academic and social endeavors.
Development of Concentration
The development of concentration begins early and is the key to the childs academic success. Concentration comes naturally to child. Even very young ones can spend an enormous amount of time concentrating on an activity when they are not interrupted. Teachers prepare the classrooms and manage the children so that this natural ability is not lost.
Sense of responsibility
A sense of responsibility for oneself and actions is the key to a healthy and social adjustment. Children are taught to perceive themselves as having the ability to take charge of themselves, to take care of their work and studies, and to take an active part in solving social conflicts. Multi-age grouping in classrooms enhances the growth of this perception.
