Spreading Joy: Peak Ave Montessori’s First Holiday Toy Drive
This December, Peak Ave Montessori proudly participated in the Toys 4 Our Own Toy Drive, supporting the Edward Boss Prado Foundation’s mission to bring holiday cheer to children in local Morgan Hill schools. From December 1st–19th, families donated brand new, unwrapped toys for children aged 5–13, filling our school with the spirit of giving. It was a heartwarming display of generosity and compassion, and we couldn’t be more grateful to our Sunflower Families for their enthusiastic support. Each toy represented more than a gift; it represented love, thoughtfulness, and the values we
Supporting Your Child’s Routine During the Holidays
Happy holidays! As we head into this joyful (and sometimes very exciting!) break, we wanted to share a few simple ideas that make an enormous difference in helping our young children feel calm, regulated, and ready to learn when we all come back together in January. The holiday season often means later bedtimes, more screens, visitors, and changes in routine; all of which are fun but can make little bodies and brains feel a bit “wobbly” when school starts again. Even small steps toward these habits over the next few weeks help
Crescent’s Winter Fair: What Families Can Expect on December 17th
Our families are invited to join us for the Winter Fair on Wednesday, December 17th from 4–5 PM at our Crescent campus. This event brings our community together for meaningful activities and seasonal fun. Here’s what you can look forward to: Crafts in the classroom – Children will create seasonal art pieces with their teachers. Cookie decorating – Sweet treats to design and enjoy. Hot cocoa – A cozy way to warm up with family and friends. Wrapped canvas gifts – Each child will proudly present a special handmade canvas, wrapped and ready for families
Cabrillo, Cantera & Peak Ave’s Winter Fair: What Families Can Expect on December 18th
Our families are invited to join us for the Winter Fair on Thursday, December 18th from 4–5 PM at our Cabrillo, Cantera, and Peak Ave campuses. This event brings our community together for meaningful activities and seasonal fun. Here’s what you can look forward to: Crafts in the classroom – Children will create seasonal art pieces with their teachers. Cookie decorating – Sweet treats to design and enjoy. Hot cocoa – A cozy way to warm up with family and friends. Wrapped canvas gifts – Each child will proudly present a
Kindergarteners Explore and Learn at the Children’s Discovery Museum
Our Kindergarteners from the Cabrillo, Crescent, and Peak Ave campuses had an exciting adventure on December 5th. They spent the day at the Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose, a place filled with hands-on exhibits that encourage curiosity and creativity. The children explored interactive displays, experimented with science and art activities, and learned through play. Guided by our teachers, they had the chance to ask questions, solve problems, and discover new ideas while working together. This field trip was a wonderful opportunity for our students to see how learning happens everywhere. We
Cantera Kindergarteners Bring Holiday Cheer to Families
The Kindergarten class at our Cantera Montessori Campus took part in a meaningful field trip this December. On December 5th, our children visited the Brown Santa Toy Donation program, a Williamson County initiative that supports families during the holiday season. The children proudly brought toys to share, learning firsthand the joy of giving. Guided by our teachers, they saw how their small acts of kindness can make a big difference for other children in the community. The trip gave our Kindergarteners a chance to practice generosity, experience the importance of community service,