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The Heart of Montessori: Honoring the Dedication of Our SAGE Adult Learners At the Montessori School of Silicon Valley (MSOSV), we know that a child’s journey is profoundly shaped by the presence of exceptional guides. Those who observe with care, lead with intention, and foster an environment built on respect, curiosity, and growth. This vision shines through the commitment of our SAGE teacher training participants. On any given evening, after full days spent in the classroom, our adult learners can be found practicing their lessons, refining materials, and thoughtfully preparing to support

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Gratitude in Action: Reflecting on a Week of Giving Dear Cantera Families, As we wrap up our donation drive, we want to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who participated. Because of your generosity, we were able to collect an incredible amount of essential supplies for families affected by the recent flash floods. Our drive officially ended on Friday, July 11th, and the outpouring of support throughout the week was truly inspiring. Your donations were received with heartfelt appreciation, and they brought comfort and hope to so many. This experience was a beautiful

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At MSOSV, our commitment to nurturing the mathematical minds of our young learners is unwavering. Recently, through our Sage Teacher Education Program, we hosted a Montessori Math refresher and training session for our Lead Guides. This initiative aimed to deepen our understanding of Montessori math principles and enhance our teaching methodologies. Embracing the Mathematical Mind Dr. Maria Montessori recognized the innate mathematical potential within every child. She believed that children possess a natural ability to abstract, reason, and calculate. Our training session emphasized this philosophy, exploring how sensorial materials like the Pink

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At Cantera Montessori, community means showing up when it matters most. The recent flash floods have left many families in our area without essentials. Some have lost their homes, others are without food, water, or basic supplies. The need is real, and we have an opportunity to help. Community in Action: Our Urgent Donation Drive This week, Cantera Montessori is hosting a Community Donation Drive to support families who have been affected. We are working closely with local churches that are receiving many requests for help. They are doing important work, and

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At MSOSV, we believe that high quality Montessori education begins with high quality educators. That’s why we are dedicated to investing in our team through intentional staff development and training days throughout the year. These days give our teachers and staff opportunities to grow, collaborate, and stay inspired, which directly benefits your children and the Montessori community we are building together. We are excited to share our planned Staff Development and Training Days for this year: Wednesday, July 2nd: Staff CPR Training This summer, our team took part in a very informational and

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A Blog By Milinh Villanueva, Head of School, Cantera Montessori As parents, we all want to support our children in the best way possible. But how do we truly understand their developmental growth and create an environment that nurtures their natural learning process? Montessori education provides valuable insights into child development, combining neuroscience, environmental influences, and hands-on learning. In this blog we highlight our recent Parent Ed Event exploring what is Montessori: Connecting Neuroscience, Development and Practical Strategies, we’ll explore three key areas: understanding developmental growth, implementing Montessori strategies at home,

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