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Friday’s Trunk or Treat filled our Cabrillo campus with a sea of costumes. Superheroes walked beside princesses, pumpkins held tight to their parents’ hands, and every decorated trunk had a cluster of small trick-or-treaters waiting their turn. Our families and local businesses brought the decorations and the treats, and Halloween-themed activities kept the fun going from one stop to the next. Many of our children carried the bags they decorated at Harvest Festival earlier this month, and those bags tell their own story. Our youngest children made theirs with help from

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Why Continuity and Depth Across the Entire Day Make a Difference for Young Children in California Welcome to the third installment in our series helping California families navigate early learning choices. In previous posts we covered the optional nature of TK and took a close look at curriculum approaches. This month we turn to a practical but powerful question: What does the full day actually look like? For working families especially, the hours between drop-off and pick-up; and what fills them; can be one of the most important factors in choosing care. TK

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Get ready for an evening of costumes, creativity, and community fun! Cabrillo Montessori is excited to welcome our families, friends, Santa Clara neighbors, and local businesses to our Trunk or Treat celebration on Friday, October 23rd, from 6:00–7:30 PM! Our campus will transform into a festive celebration filled with creatively decorated trunks, sweet treats, and fun seasonal activities for children of all ages. We look forward to seeing our children dressed in their favorite costumes, enjoying time with their friends, and making special memories with their families. Be Part of the Celebration! One

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A Blog by Colleen Noll Hey Parents, We’ve talked about the kids’ meltdowns, age-appropriate rules, car rides, restaurants, rainy days, the gift of boredom, and even our own MPO6 stories with refrigerator boxes and Art Night. Now it’s time for the part that often feels hardest: US! Because here’s the truth no one likes to say out loud, it’s much easier to set screen limits for our children than it is to put our own phones down. I’ve been there. You sit down for two minutes, reach for your phone “just to check one thing,” and

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There is something special about fall at Cabrillo Montessori! As the season brings cooler weather, colorful decorations, and exciting traditions, our school community is looking forward to one of our favorite celebrations of the year, our annual Harvest Festival! On Thursday, October 15th, Cabrillo will welcome families for an afternoon of festive games, creative crafts, sweet treats, and plenty of fall fun. One of the highlights of this year's celebration will be our outdoor costume parade, where children can proudly show off their favorite costumes alongside their classmates. From superheroes and

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On October 9th, Kindergarten children from each of our California campuses gathered at Spina Farms Pumpkin Patch for a shared fall field trip. The 10:30 a.m. visit gave children from our Cabrillo and Crescent campuses time together away from their usual classroom environments. It also offered a seasonal experience connected to the natural world and the broader community. Practicing Independence in a New Setting A field trip asks children to use many of the skills they develop throughout the school day. They follow directions, keep track of personal belongings, move safely with a

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A blog by Colleen Noll Hey Parents, Last time we talked about why boredom feels uncomfortable at first; and why that restless stretch is actually the beginning of something good. Today I want to show you what that “something good” can look like in real life. These are a few true stories from our own MPO6 household. No perfect parenting here. Just regular family life, a little creativity, and a lot of ordinary moments that turned out better without screens. The Refrigerator Box That Took Over Summer One summer a large refrigerator box made its

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A Blog by Colleen Noll Hey Parents, Let’s be honest for a second. When your child declares “I’m booooored” in that long, dramatic, slightly accusatory tone, it doesn’t feel like a beautiful learning opportunity. It feels like a problem that needs fixing, preferably in the next 30 seconds. And if we’re being even more honest, boredom can feel uncomfortable for us too. We live in a world that constantly offers something to watch, scroll, or listen to. Sitting with empty space feels strange at first. Almost itchy. So why does boredom feel so painful in

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A blog by Colleen Noll Hey Parents, Let’s talk about the real-life moments when the tablet feels like the easiest (and sometimes only) solution. Playdates Car rides Restaurants Rainy days These are the situations where even the most intentional parents start eyeing the glowing screen like it’s a life raft. I’ve been there. And while our MPO6 kids grew up before tablets were a constant option for little ones, we still had to figure out how to get through long drives, restaurant waits, and indoor days without turning every quiet moment into screen

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Childhood is filled with meaningful moments that can be easy to miss in the rhythm of everyday life. Picture Day gives us an opportunity to pause and capture one of those moments, preserving a glimpse of who each child is right now. This fall, our photographer will visit our three California campuses: Cabrillo Montessori, Crescent Montessori, and Peak Ave Montessori. Individual portraits and classroom photos will be taken throughout the morning while our guides preserve the familiar rhythm of the children’s day. In Montessori, we recognize and respect the individuality of every

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