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Every summer at MSOSV, our curriculum takes children somewhere new. This year, that somewhere was four habitats: forest, ocean, desert, and rainforest. Each two week session gave our children hands-on materials, stories, and activities built around a single habitat. Children gathered leaves and sticks to create art, learned how animals survive desert heat, and explored what makes a rain forest so full of life. Weekly messages from our lead guides also offered families ways to continue the learning at home, from neighborhood nature walks to color matching games outdoors. This kind of

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At Montessori School of Silicon Valley, we love celebrating the growth that happens when children feel safe, supported, and inspired in their classroom community. This week, we are delighted to spotlight Kaiden Akhbari and his family from Peak Ave Montessori. Kaiden began his Montessori journey in our Poppy Community at Peak Ave Montessori when he was two years old before transitioning recently into the Lupine Primary Community. He started during the first week of 2026, and in a short time, his family has already seen tremendous growth in his independence, language

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What a vibrant and joyful journey we have shared! As our Summer Habitats Curriculum comes to a beautiful close, we celebrate two unforgettable weeks exploring the lush, layered, and colorful Rainforest Habitat, and the incredible growth we’ve witnessed across every age group. From soft crinkle leaves and bright tissue-paper flowers to layered garden beds, sprinkler “rain” play, and final touches on keepsake books and dioramas, our children have immersed themselves in the magic of the rainforest. The energy, creativity, and wonder in our classrooms have been truly inspiring. What Each Age Group

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At Montessori School of Silicon Valley, we are honored to watch children grow in confidence, independence, and curiosity as they move through their Montessori journey. This week, we are delighted to spotlight Theo Gallagher and his family from Peak Ave Montessori. Theo began his Montessori journey in our Poppy Community at Peak Ave Montessori when he was two years old. Since joining Peak Ave, he has become a joyful part of the classroom community, looking forward to school each day and continuing to grow through meaningful work, caring relationships, and thoughtful

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At Montessori School of Silicon Valley, we are always honored when families continue their Montessori journey with us from one child to the next. This week, we are delighted to spotlight the Torrez Family. Oliver is currently part of our O’Keeffe Primary Community at Crescent Montessori. He began his Crescent Montessori journey when he was three years old and has continued to grow within a supportive, nurturing classroom environment. Oliver’s older brother, Luke, also attended Crescent Montessori. Luke joined Crescent when he was three years old and later graduated from our primary

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At Montessori School of Silicon Valley, we believe that Montessori education supports not only the child, but the entire family. This month, we are delighted to spotlight the Chambers Family from Peak Ave Montessori. Avalyn is currently part of our Lupine Community at Peak Ave Montessori. She began her Montessori journey with us when she was four years old and has continued to grow through the support of a nurturing classroom environment, meaningful school experiences, and the guidance of dedicated staff. Her family shared that their experience at Peak Ave Montessori has

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We have just completed two sunny and fascinating weeks exploring the Desert Habitat! From gritty sand and warm pebbles to clever animal adaptations, our children across all age groups have been discovering how life thrives in hot, dry places through joyful, hands-on Montessori experiences. Whether they were sprinkling colored sand, building pebble collages, feeling dry vs. wet contrasts, or adding a new layer to their dioramas, every child experienced the desert in ways that matched their age and curiosity. What Each Age Group Explored in the Desert Nido (9 months – 2 years) Our

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At Montessori School of Silicon Valley, some families become part of the fabric of our school community over many years. This week, we are honored to spotlight the Hayes family, whose Montessori journey has been connected to our campuses since 2018. Walter is currently part of our O’Keeffe Primary Community at Crescent Montessori, but his MSOSV journey began much earlier. He started at our Calaveras Montessori location when he was just four months old, joining our Nido Community as an infant. In June 2023, when he turned two years old, Walter

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At Montessori School of Silicon Valley, we are honored to watch children grow within nurturing classroom communities where they are supported, encouraged, and cared for each day. This week, we are delighted to spotlight the Trinidad Family. Sofia is currently part of our Poppy Community at Peak Ave Montessori. Her Montessori journey began when she was just one year old in our Buttercup Community, where she was welcomed into a warm and caring environment designed to support her earliest stages of growth and independence. Since joining Peak Ave Montessori, Sofia’s family has

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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

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