Building the Connection from School to Home A Blog Series by Colleen Noll. In this blog we will offer ideas for setting up your home to meet the developmental needs of your child. We will continue to review the Montessori philosophy, allowing you to connect to your plan at home. The Prepared Environment Encouraging order, independence, and self-motivation is fundamental to the Montessori approach. At school, carefully designed classrooms allow children to develop competence in caring for themselves and their surroundings. You can prepare your home in similar ways. Get Organized Having a place for everything,

Our Newest Location, Peak Ave Montessori is Opening Monday, March 3rd! Creating the Peak Ave Montessori campus has been a journey of passion, precision, and an unwavering commitment to the Montessori philosophy. At Montessori School of Silicon Valley (MSOSV), every learning environment is intentionally designed to foster independence, creativity, and a deep love for learning. The Peak Ave location is no exception. A Space Built for Exploration and Growth From the moment families step into Peak Ave Montessori, they will experience a space meticulously curated to support children at every stage of their

The Montessori Classroom and the Montessori Home – Triangle A blog series by Colleen Noll. Part 1 of the 5 Part Blog Series Before we get started, please remember to laugh at yourself, laugh with your family and take it slow. Some days, it all falls apart. Get some rest, shake it off and start fresh the next day. The 5 Pillars Respect of everyone in the family Practicing hands-on learning Encouraging Independence Following each child as an individual Lead by Example to set a good example Respect of Everyone in the Family The Montessori Parent What is your role in supporting

The Montessori School of Silicon Valley (MSOSV) is thrilled to introduce our newest campus on Peak Ave, opening for pre-enrollment tours starting January 16th! This marks an exciting chapter in our mission to nurture young minds, foster a lifelong love for learning, and embody our core values of respect, integrity, growth, and community in everything we do. We invite you to come and experience a sneak peek into our thoughtfully designed classrooms filled with interactive Montessori materials that inspire independence, critical thinking, and curiosity. Whether you’re a long-time advocate for Montessori education

A Reflection by Milinh Villanueva, Head of School, Cantera Montessori At Cantera Montessori, we inspire independence and critical thinking by empowering children to make thoughtful and respectful choices every day whether it’s choosing how to collaborate with friends, resolving conflicts kindly, or contributing to their classroom community with confidence. By exploring diverse cultures, traditions, and perspectives, they learn to appreciate differences and develop empathy. This approach empowers them to celebrate individuality while fostering a sense of community and interconnectedness. While we explore diversity year-round, winter offers a unique learning opportunity around celebrations

The Montessori Classroom and the Montessori Home – Triangle A blog series by Colleen Noll. Introduction to the 5 Part Blog Series When considering the Montessori approach in your home, it is important to remember that the way of thinking and the philosophy are at the core of a successful Montessori plan. Once you understand the philosophy you can begin to introduce the Montessori activities into your home. The activities without the philosophy will leave you with broken, mixed up and incomplete activities for your child. The Montessori classroom structure looks much like a

Huge thanks to everyone that came out Tuesday for our Trunk or Treat right here at Cantera. There was definitely lots of fun, treats, super creative and interactive trunks, and great costumes!! Special thanks to our neighbors Cooper Construction and TrvFit for adding to all the fun! We definitely could not have had such a succesful event without all the support.   Cantera Staff Judged Trunk Winners for this year: Most Creative: Wenholz Family with their Día de los Muertos Themed Car Funniest: Hovland Family with their Target Themed Car Best Theme: Gorelov Family with their

Huge thanks to everyone that came out last Friday for MSOSV’s Trunk or Treat at our Cabrillo Montessori location in Santa Clara. There was definitely lots of fun, treats, super creative and interactive trunks, and great costumes!! We love this event because we are always pleasantly surprised to have alumni families attend the event as well, always pleasant seeing how quickly the children grow and learn.   MSOSV Staff Judged Trunk Winners for this year: Most Creative: Jurassic Park by Stephanie Iseman & Family Funniest: The Ice Cream Man by Nhat Phan & Family Best Theme:

Reflection by Colleen Noll, Founder, Montessori School of Silicon Valley (MSOSV) When families come to visit the school or are currently enrolled and see tiny glimpses of their child’s community, I often get questions such as “What’s that?”, “How does it work?”, “What is this for?”. I can’t help but chuckle because these questions remind me so much of the children when they enter their communities for the first time. At all our MSOSV campuses, we offered a special Parent Education event called the Montessori Journey & Discovery Experience. This was an

At MSOSV, we believe a child’s education is a collaborative journey. It involves educators, parents, and the child themselves. We’re thrilled to introduce Transparent Classroom, our new communication platform. It will revolutionize how you engage with your child’s Montessori experience. Why Transparent Classroom Matters to You and Your Child Real-Time Insights into Your Child’s Progress Transparent Classroom offers a window into your child’s daily activities and milestones. You’ll receive regular updates about your child’s growth. This allows you to celebrate their achievements as they happen, rather than waiting for parent-teacher conferences. Strengthening the School-Home