Fall Festivities and Community Connections at Cabrillo Montessori
There is something special about fall at Cabrillo Montessori! As the season brings cooler weather, colorful decorations, and exciting traditions, our school community is looking forward to one of our favorite celebrations of the year, our annual Harvest Festival! On Thursday, October 15th, Cabrillo will welcome families for an afternoon of festive games, creative crafts, sweet treats, and plenty of fall fun. One of the highlights of this year's celebration will be our outdoor costume parade, where children can proudly show off their favorite costumes alongside their classmates. From superheroes and
Harvesting Memories and Growing Traditions at Cantera Montessori
Fall is a season filled with wonderful traditions, creativity, and opportunities to come together! At Cantera Montessori, we are excited to welcome our families for our annual Harvest Festival, an afternoon dedicated to celebrating the season, enjoying time with friends, and creating special memories within our school community. Little Hands, Lasting Memories The excitement of Harvest Festival begins long before the celebration itself! Across our Montessori classrooms, children have been busy preparing their very own festival bags, each one a special reflection of their creativity, individuality, and growing independence. For our youngest
MSOSV Kindergarten Children Spend a Fall Morning at Spina Farms
On October 9th, Kindergarten children from each of our California campuses gathered at Spina Farms Pumpkin Patch for a shared fall field trip. The 10:30 a.m. visit gave children from our Cabrillo and Crescent campuses time together away from their usual classroom environments. It also offered a seasonal experience connected to the natural world and the broader community. Practicing Independence in a New Setting A field trip asks children to use many of the skills they develop throughout the school day. They follow directions, keep track of personal belongings, move safely with a
MSOSV Parenting Laugh Track: What, No iPad? Part 5 – Real Stories from Our MPO6 Crew (Including the Famous Refrigerator Box)
A blog by Colleen Noll Hey Parents, Last time we talked about why boredom feels uncomfortable at first; and why that restless stretch is actually the beginning of something good. Today I want to show you what that “something good” can look like in real life. These are a few true stories from our own MPO6 household. No perfect parenting here. Just regular family life, a little creativity, and a lot of ordinary moments that turned out better without screens. The Refrigerator Box That Took Over Summer One summer a large refrigerator box made its
A Moment Worth Remembering: Picture Day at Cantera Montessori
Childhood is filled with meaningful moments that can be easy to miss in the rhythm of everyday life. Picture Day gives us an opportunity to pause and capture one of those moments, preserving a glimpse of who each child is right now. On Friday, October 9th, our photographer will visit Cantera Montessori for Picture Day. Individual portraits and classroom photos will be taken throughout the morning while our guides preserve the familiar rhythm of the children’s day. In Montessori, we recognize and respect the individuality of every child. Some children may approach