Family Spotlight: Torrez Family’s Crescent Montessori Journey
At Montessori School of Silicon Valley, we are always honored when families continue their Montessori journey with us from one child to the next. This week, we are delighted to spotlight the Torrez Family. Oliver is currently part of our O’Keeffe Primary Community at Crescent Montessori. He began his Crescent Montessori journey when he was three years old and has continued to grow within a supportive, nurturing classroom environment. Oliver’s older brother, Luke, also attended Crescent Montessori. Luke joined Crescent when he was three years old and later graduated from our primary
Family Spotlight: Chambers Family’s Montessori Journey at Peak Ave Montessori
At Montessori School of Silicon Valley, we believe that Montessori education supports not only the child, but the entire family. This month, we are delighted to spotlight the Chambers Family from Peak Ave Montessori. Avalyn is currently part of our Lupine Community at Peak Ave Montessori. She began her Montessori journey with us when she was four years old and has continued to grow through the support of a nurturing classroom environment, meaningful school experiences, and the guidance of dedicated staff. Her family shared that their experience at Peak Ave Montessori has
Summer Habitats 2026: Discovering the Desert
We have just completed two sunny and fascinating weeks exploring the Desert Habitat! From gritty sand and warm pebbles to clever animal adaptations, our children across all age groups have been discovering how life thrives in hot, dry places through joyful, hands-on Montessori experiences. Whether they were sprinkling colored sand, building pebble collages, feeling dry vs. wet contrasts, or adding a new layer to their dioramas, every child experienced the desert in ways that matched their age and curiosity. What Each Age Group Explored in the Desert Nido (9 months – 2 years) Our
Family Spotlight: Hayes Family and Their Montessori Journey at MSOSV
At Montessori School of Silicon Valley, some families become part of the fabric of our school community over many years. This week, we are honored to spotlight the Hayes family, whose Montessori journey has been connected to our campuses since 2018. Walter is currently part of our O’Keeffe Primary Community at Crescent Montessori, but his MSOSV journey began much earlier. He started at our Calaveras Montessori location when he was just four months old, joining our Nido Community as an infant. In June 2023, when he turned two years old, Walter
Family Spotlight: Trinidad Family’s Montessori Journey at Peak Ave Montessori
At Montessori School of Silicon Valley, we are honored to watch children grow within nurturing classroom communities where they are supported, encouraged, and cared for each day. This week, we are delighted to spotlight the Trinidad Family. Sofia is currently part of our Poppy Community at Peak Ave Montessori. Her Montessori journey began when she was just one year old in our Buttercup Community, where she was welcomed into a warm and caring environment designed to support her earliest stages of growth and independence. Since joining Peak Ave Montessori, Sofia’s family has
Family Spotlight: The Anirudh Family’s Montessori Journey at Crescent Montessori
At Montessori School of Silicon Valley, we are honored to watch children grow from their earliest classroom experiences into confident, capable, and caring members of their community. This month, we are delighted to spotlight The Anirudh Family. Dyuthi began her Montessori journey at Crescent Montessori in March 2023, as soon as she turned two years old. She started in our Cassatt Pre Primary community, where she was welcomed into a warm and nurturing environment by Ms. Alejandra and the many wonderful teachers who supported her early growth. Today, Dyuthi is part of
Reflecting on MSOSV’s Staff Development Day: Learning, Connection, and Appreciation
Behind every exceptional classroom is a team of educators who continue to learn, reflect, and grow together. This year’s MSOSV Staff Development Day brought our teaching community together for a meaningful day centered on professional development, collaboration, connection, and appreciation. As shared in our lead-up to Staff Development Day, the purpose of this annual gathering is to strengthen the work happening across our classrooms long before children walk through the door. It is an opportunity for our educators to deepen their understanding of child development, collaborate on curriculum, and reconnect with
Summer Habitats 2026: Diving into the Ocean
We have just wrapped up two wonderful weeks exploring the Ocean Habitat! From gentle splashes to shiny shells and “swimming” goldfish, our children across all age groups have been fully immersed in the wonders of the sea through joyful, hands-on Montessori experiences. Whether they were washing shells, stamping with them, floating leaf boats, or building ocean layers in their keepsakes, every child experienced the ocean in ways that matched their age and curiosity. What Each Age Group Explored in the Ocean Nido (9 months – 2 years) Our youngest learners delighted in sensory-rich ocean experiences.
Family Spotlight: The Gandhi Family’s Montessori Journey
At Montessori School of Silicon Valley, we are honored when families continue their Montessori journey with us across different stages of childhood. This month, we are delighted to spotlight The Gandhi Family. Their family’s MSOSV story began with their daughter, Navya, at our Main Street Montessori location. Navya joined Main Street Montessori in September 2022 when she was four years old. She continued through Kindergarten, building confidence, independence, and a strong love of learning before graduating in June 2023. Now, their son Shaurya is continuing the family’s Montessori journey at our Crescent