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May 2026

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There are some field trip destinations that check every box a Montessori teacher could hope for. Georgetown Fire Department Station 5 is one of them. Last Friday, our Cantera Kindergarteners made the trip to Station 5 at 3600 D.B. Wood Rd in Georgetown for their monthly field trip, and what they found there was nothing short of remarkable. Station 5 is not a typical firehouse. It is one of the most fully equipped stations in the region, home to an aerial ladder truck, a rescue unit, two engines, ambulances, dive boats,

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At Montessori School of Silicon Valley, community is something we build together. It grows through shared experiences, warm conversations, and the everyday connections that help families feel truly at home. This year, we are excited to bring that spirit to life in a brand-new way at Cabrillo Montessori. For the first time, our Cabrillo campus in Santa Clara will host a Community Summer Fair, and we cannot wait to welcome both our currently enrolled families and families who are just beginning to learn about our school. The Cabrillo Summer Fair will take

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There is a particular kind of focus that comes over a preschooler the moment they realize they are allowed to touch something they have only ever looked at from a distance. On Saturday, May 16th, we watched that happen over and over again at Cantera Montessori. Touch A Truck brought families from across the Georgetown community to our campus at 4400 W State Hwy 29 for a morning of hands-on exploration. Big trucks and working vehicles filled the space, and preschoolers and their families moved through them with genuine curiosity. There

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Our kindergarteners set off for Happy Hollow Farm with big smiles and even bigger excitement, ready for a morning filled with fun, discovery, and a little bit of adventure to celebrate the close of their school year. From the moment they arrived, the energy was contagious. There was so much to see, explore, and experience. From wide open spaces to wander, animals to observe, and endless opportunities for curiosity to lead the way. It was one of those mornings where learning felt effortless, woven naturally into every moment of play and

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Every morning, a teacher is ready. The classroom is prepared, the materials are in place, and your child is welcomed by someone who genuinely knows them. That does not happen by accident. It happens because of the dedicated Lead Guides, Heads of School, Assistant Heads of School, and Assistant Teachers at every campus who show up for our children every single day. Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4th–8th, gave our families a chance to say thank you in a real and tangible way. Each day, children arrived with flowers, handmade cards, and

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Ask a preschooler what their favorite thing about a Touch A Truck event is, and they will probably say the fire truck. Or the garbage truck. Or the moment they got to sit in the driver’s seat of something enormous and felt, for just a minute, like they could do anything. That feeling is not incidental. It is the whole point. At Cantera Montessori, we believe that young children learn through direct, sensory experience with the real world. The Montessori approach is built on this principle: give children access to meaningful, hands-on

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There is something remarkable that happens in a child’s second year of Primary (TK)/Pre-K at MSOSV. It’s not always visible at first, but once you know what to look for, you can see it in everything: how they carry themselves in the classroom, how they approach their work, how they interact with the children around them. The first year of Primary is rich with discovery. Children are meeting Montessori materials for the first time, learning the rhythms of the classroom, building independence through practical life work, and developing their sensorial awareness.

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Spring at MSOSV is a special time. And for our Kindergarteners, it is nothing short of a celebration of everything they have become. Every skill, every moment of focused work, every challenge they pushed through over the past three years is now visible in what they are creating and doing right now. This is the season where it all comes together, and it is remarkable to witness. The Button Tree One of the most meaningful projects our Kindergarteners complete this spring is their button tree. This is not a simple craft. Creating a

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Montessori School of Silicon Valley was proud to participate in the work2future Career Fair hosted at San Jose City College on April 23rd. The event brought together local employers, job seekers, students, and community members for a meaningful day of connection, career exploration, and opportunity. MSOSV hosted a table at the fair to meet potential future educators and share more about what makes Montessori education such a rewarding career path. Our team enjoyed speaking with attendees who were curious about early childhood education, classroom support roles, and the unique philosophy behind

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Our Kindergarten students enjoyed a wonderful spring adventure during their field trip to Hidden Villa Farms in Los Altos Hills. The day was filled with laughter, curiosity, and hands-on discovery as the children explored the farm, met animals up close, and learned where food comes from. Guided by their teachers, students observed the natural connections between plants, animals, and people. From brushing goats to planting seeds, each activity brought the Montessori principles of observation, independence, and respect for the environment to life. Field trips like this give our children meaningful opportunities to

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