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
Behind Every Exceptional Classroom: A Look at MSOSV’s July Staff Development Day
What does a fully implemented Montessori education look like in practice? It starts long before your child walks through the classroom door. At Montessori School of Silicon Valley (MSOSV), our commitment to excellence is built and renewed every year through intentional professional development. On July 1st, our entire teaching community comes together for a full day dedicated to growth, learning, and celebrating the people who make our school community thrive. Expert Perspectives on Child Development This year, we are bringing in two guest speakers to lead targeted professional development workshops for our
Family Spotlight: The Mills Family’s Montessori Journey at Crescent Montessori
At Montessori School of Silicon Valley, we are always grateful for the opportunity to watch children grow into confident, capable, and caring members of their classroom communities. This month, we are delighted to spotlight The Mills Family. Audrey joined our Crescent Montessori campus in July 2024 when she was three and a half years old. Since then, she has become a joyful part of her classroom community, building confidence, independence, and meaningful relationships along the way. Her family shared: “Crescent Montessori has been such a wonderful community for our family! Its teachers and
Summer Habitats 2026: Exploring the Forest
We are thrilled to kick off our Summer Habitats Curriculum with the magical world of the Forest! Over the past two weeks, our children across all age groups have been immersed in the sights, sounds, textures, and wonders of the forest through joyful, hands-on Montessori experiences. From the youngest infants in Nido to our confident Kindergarten students, every child has explored the forest in ways that match their developmental stage; touching soft moss, listening to animal sounds, creating nature art, and building their very own keepsake projects. What Each Age Group Explored
Family Spotlight: The Bejines Family’s Montessori Journey at MSOSV
At Montessori School of Silicon Valley, every child’s journey is unique, and we are honored to be part of each family’s story. This month, we are delighted to spotlight Hunter and her family, whose MSOSV journey began when Hunter was just three months old. Hunter started at our Calaveras Montessori location in June 2024 as an infant. From her earliest months, she was welcomed into a warm, nurturing environment where she was cared for, encouraged, and supported each day. When our Calaveras location closed in June 2025, Hunter’s family remained connected
Music in the Air: MSOSV Peak Ave Is Joining the Morgan Hill Friday Night Music Series Again!
All summer long, the Morgan Hill CCC Amphitheater comes alive on Friday evenings. The Morgan Hill Friday Night Music Series, presented by the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce, fills the air with live music every Friday from June 12 through August 21, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM at 17000 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. Peak Ave Montessori will be back again this summer, right there in the middle of it all with our own booth. What Will We Have at Our Booth? Our booth is designed with little ones in
Celebrating a Year of Growth: Cantera Montessori’s Final Kindergarten Field Trip
As the school year comes to a close, our Kindergarten students at Cantera Montessori had the opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments with a special final field trip to the Creative Playscape playground in Georgetown, Texas. This beloved community playground provided the perfect setting for a day of exploration, imagination, and fun. Throughout the morning, the children climbed, ran, explored, and engaged in creative play while enjoying time together outside the classroom. Field trips offer more than just an opportunity for fun. They allow children to build confidence, strengthen friendships, practice independence, and