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

Nido means “nest” in Italian – The Nido in a Montessori Infant Program In this article/blog we will talk about the Montessori Floor Bed in the Montessori childcare community. Presenting The Montessori School of Silicon Valley (MSOSV) position on safe sleep using the Montessori Floor Bed rather than a crib or room full of cribs in the Montessori childcare community. The use of a sleep sack for children under the age of one replaces a blanket and keeps the child sleeping comfortably on their back while maintaining the proper temperature. Finally, we will wrap

This summer, we held an exciting event, “Splash Into Summer,” filled with refreshing activities and inspiring moments. One highlight of the day was a special visit from Firefighter Jose Andrade, who is also a proud parent of two children (2 & 5 year old) at our MSOSV Cabrillo location. Arriving under a very warm summer sky, amid the squeals of delight and splashing water, Andrade set up an engaging booth that turned our Splash Into Summer event into an even more memorable occasion. He came with firefighting gear and introduced it

Summer has arrived, and nothing says summer like fun activities! Here at Cabrillo Montessori, we’re diving headfirst into the season with our ‘Splash into Summer’ event on July 2nd, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM. This exciting event is designed to be educational, informative, and tons of fun! Our special guest, Jose Andrade, who has a direct connection to our community as a Yellowstone parent and member of the San Mateo Fire Department, will be providing a presentation on fire safety. This important information, especially around the Fourth of July, gives

Want to learn more about Montessori Kindergarten? Take a look at our Kindergarten eBook! At the end of January we concluded our weekly blog series with an in depth look at the MSOSV Kindergarten “Day in the Life of the MSOSV Kindergarten Student”, this is an excellent resource if you have any questions about Montessori and the importance of allowing your child to stay for their Montessori Third Year, Kindergarten Year. MSOSV_Kindergarten-eBook_V2Preview

6 Tips to Avoid Tantrums At Montessori School and at Home Using the Montessori method at home while attending a fully implemented Montessori program is a good way to help eliminate tantrums and ultimately guide your child toward independence. With a few steps and consistent approach, you can help your child to feel more in control and have the capability to make decisions for themselves. You can start implementing the Montessori method as early as infancy, but really, Pre Primary is a great time to start looking at schedules, tasks, and

Montessori Activities at Home with Your 18-24 Month Old Child Written By: Colleen Noll We call this the “Dump and Run” stage. You might have a beautiful shelf set for your child with up to six different activities. Don’t be alarmed when your child stands at the shelf, takes an activity out of the basket and dumps it out onto the shelf. Before you can get to the shelf, your child has run off and is now working with another activity altogether. Be patient, soon, your child will stick with one activity. Reset

Montessori at Home with your 12-18 month old baby Your child now can move freely, it is time to secure your home, but allow as little restriction as possible. Make it safe and accessible. Set up a few baskets in different parts of your home with objects for your child to discover, touch, smell, taste. Baskets should be easy to access and reach. All items should be natural and able to grasp Wooden items – wooden spoon, wooden animal shape Play fruit and vegetables Balls of various texture Rattles Musical instruments Hairbrush, mirror, comb Talk with your child –