Spicebush Montessori School

Spicebush Montessori School Spicebush Montessori School offers equitable and financially accessible education for children 3-6.

Today, we honor Juneteenth. ❤️💛💚🖤 On June 19, 1865, the news of freedom finally reached enslaved Black people in Galvest...
06/19/2026

Today, we honor Juneteenth. ❤️💛💚🖤

On June 19, 1865, the news of freedom finally reached enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas. Juneteenth reminds us that freedom was delayed, resisted, and hard-won, and that the work of justice continues.

At Spicebush, this day invites us to think about what freedom means in the life of a child.

Freedom means being seen, heard, and respected. It means learning in a classroom where your history, your family, your joy, your questions, and your whole self are welcomed. It means belonging without having to shrink. 🌱

As Montessori educators, we know that peace is not passive, inclusion is not decorative, and justice is not a one-day lesson. These values live in the books we choose, the conversations we make space for, the dignity we offer each child, and the community we keep building together.

Today, we celebrate Black freedom, Black joy, Black history, and the ongoing work of creating spaces where every child can grow free.

Happy Juneteenth. ✨

As another school year comes to a close, we bottled up a little piece of it to share with our families. Each year, our c...
06/15/2026

As another school year comes to a close, we bottled up a little piece of it to share with our families.

Each year, our children help harvest herbs and spices from our gardens. Together, we wash, sort, dry, and prepare them before blending them with salt to create our annual Spicebush spiced salt. 🌿

No two years are exactly alike. The herbs change. The growing season changes. The blend changes.

Just like our children. 🦋

Each jar tells the story of this particular year: tiny hands gathering leaves, careful work in the classroom, sunny days in the garden, friendships formed, challenges overcome, and countless moments of growth.

As families sprinkle this year’s blend into their meals, we hope it brings back memories of the season we’ve shared together. 🌿✨

It’s not goodbye.

It’s see you soon. ☀️🦋

Thank you for being part of another beautiful year at Spicebush Montessori. 💛

Some of the best introductions to Spicebush come from the families who already know and love our community.If you know a...
06/03/2026

Some of the best introductions to Spicebush come from the families who already know and love our community.

If you know a child who would blossom in a warm, inclusive Montessori environment, we’d be grateful if you shared Spicebush with their family.

☀️ We’re now offering a Family Recommendation Credit for eligible current and alumni families who recommend a new family that enrolls.

Check out our website to learn more! 🔗

Thank you for helping our community grow with care, trust, and belonging. 🦋





Happy Pride Month from Spicebush! 🌈
06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month from Spicebush! 🌈

05/23/2026

Rainy Day Fun 🐸

Mud pies, puddle stomps, slippery slides, and swinging through the rain 🌧️

One of the sweetest gifts from our families during Teacher Appreciation Week was a huge collection of rainsuits in every size — and the children have already been putting them to very good use 💚

There’s something so special about watching children light up when they’re free to splash in puddles, dig in the mud kitchen, and feel the rain on their cheeks. These are the moments they remember.

Beetle Watch 2026 🪲A tiny visitor arrived on our playground last week: a shiny patent leather beetle making its slow and...
05/21/2026

Beetle Watch 2026 🪲

A tiny visitor arrived on our playground last week: a shiny patent leather beetle making its slow and steady journey.

The children gently carried it to our small herb bed and decided it should “keep watch” over the nasturtiums, snap peas, and herbs. What followed was nearly 30 minutes of uninterrupted observation, conversation, and wonder.

They noticed:

* how the beetle moved
* the shine of its shell in the sunlight
* which plants it explored first
* how the snap peas curl and climb
* which flowers were beginning to open

Questions flowed naturally:
“Where does it live?”
“What does it eat?”
“Can beetles smell plants?”
“Why are the peas climbing?”
“Do bugs help gardens grow?”

No lesson plan could have created a richer moment.

This is Montessori:
following curiosity,
protecting concentration,
making space for wonder,
and trusting that meaningful learning often begins with something very small.

Sometimes the most important work of the day starts with a beetle in the garden. 🪲🌱

We have been absolutely loving this amazing insect tracing work from 🐞🦋🐛Who else remembers tracing coloring pages on th...
05/19/2026

We have been absolutely loving this amazing insect tracing work from 🐞🦋🐛

Who else remembers tracing coloring pages on the window panes as a kid? 🤩 There’s something so joyful and calming about this kind of focused, hands-on work.

Beyond being beautiful and engaging, tracing activities like these help children strengthen fine motor control, hand-eye coordination, visual tracking, concentration, and pre-writing skills. They also offer an accessible, low-pressure way for children with a variety of learning styles and abilities to build confidence, practice persistence, and experience success independently.

The children have been so proud of their work lately, and we love watching their focus and creativity bloom through simple, meaningful activities like this. ✨

Ready for Caregiver Day tomorrow ✨Boots are lined up by the door — with room for children and grown-ups alike 🥾 Our coll...
05/13/2026

Ready for Caregiver Day tomorrow ✨

Boots are lined up by the door — with room for children and grown-ups alike 🥾 Our collaborative art piece is hanging in the lobby, created over weeks of painting and careful push pinning 🎨 And today, little hands helped prepare fresh bread to share tomorrow 🍞

We can’t wait to welcome our caregivers into the classroom for a beautiful day of community, connection, and appreciation 🤎

Getting the ‘menyoo’ ready for this Thursday’s Caregiver Celebration 🥳☕️✨
05/12/2026

Getting the ‘menyoo’ ready for this Thursday’s Caregiver Celebration 🥳☕️✨

This week, we’re celebrating our teachers through the words of the people who know them best, their teammates.Last but n...
05/08/2026

This week, we’re celebrating our teachers through the words of the people who know them best, their teammates.

Last but not least, today’s spotlight is on Kirsti, written by Torii:

Kirsti is someone both children and teachers can count on. There was a moment this year when a child was having a particularly hard day, and Kirsti stayed well past the end of their shift to help them regulate and feel ready to rejoin the classroom. It’s a reflection of how deeply they care and how committed they are to supporting each child.

They bring a great deal of patience and flexibility into their work. Even in challenging moments, Kirsti remains steady, meeting children where they are and responding with care. Watching them interact with the children is something their coworkers learn from every day.

Kirsti is also someone people naturally turn to for support. They listen, offer thoughtful advice, and create a sense of comfort and acceptance for the people around them. Whether it’s work-related or personal, they show up in a way that makes others feel supported.

They bring a lightness to the classroom, too. Kirsti has a way of finding the bright side and helping others see it, and their positive energy can shift the tone of a whole room. The children especially love when they share their musical talents, singing and playing instruments during circle time and bringing a sense of joy into the day.

Thank you, Kirsti, for the steady presence, encouragement, and light you bring to our community each day. 💛

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827 Concord Road
Glen Mills, PA
19342

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 3pm

Telephone

+14842020712

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