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On Saturday, April 4th, our Cantera Montessori campus in Georgetown will host a Spring Community Egg Hunt, open to any family in the area. Community is one of MSOSV’s core values. The Georgetown neighborhood is part of what makes this campus what it is. An event like this is one way we acknowledge that relationship directly. For many visitors, Saturday will be their first time on a Montessori campus. That matters to us. Our prepared environment, our approach to child-led learning, and the way our guides work with children are things that

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On Friday, April 3rd, our Cabrillo Montessori campus in Santa Clara will host its Spring Egg Hunt. Two communities will gather across the afternoon: the Sequoia and Yellowstone Primary communities at 2:45 PM, followed by our Pinnacles Pre Primary community at 4:00 PM. From the outside, an egg hunt is a simple activity. Children search, find, collect. But in a Montessori context, the layers of development happening in that half hour are worth looking at closely. For our Pinnacles Pre Primary children, this is an exercise in whole-body engagement. They are coordinating

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Following our Parent-Teacher Conferences on Friday, March 13th, we want to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude to our families and staff for making this time so meaningful. To our families, thank you. Your presence, engagement, and openness are essential to your child’s success. When families and educators come together with a shared purpose, it creates a powerful foundation for growth. The insights you shared, the questions you asked, and the care you show each day reinforce the strong, connected community we are proud to be part of. To our

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Parent Teacher Conferences at Montessori School of Silicon Valley are a cornerstone of our partnership with families. Each meeting is a chance to reflect on your child’s progress and collaborate on their path forward. Here is what to expect during your visit on March 13th: Personalized Conversation: Teachers will share updates from your child’s progress report, covering attendance, skills introduced, practiced, and mastered. Developmental Insights: Infant and Toddler discussions focus on social emotional growth and daily routines. Primary and Kindergarten conversations include academic work, leadership development, and growing independence. Goal Setting:

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At Cantera Montessori, our recent Parent Education evening focused on one of the most significant transitions in early childhood: the Toilet Learning Journey. Rooted in Montessori philosophy, toileting is not a milestone to rush. It is a developmental process guided by independence, observation, and respect. Understanding Readiness Toilet learning typically aligns with a sensitive period between 12–36 months. During this time, children show growing body awareness and a desire for independence. Signs of readiness may include: Interest in the bathroom routine Discomfort when wet Staying dry for longer periods Communicating about elimination Wanting

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On Thursday, January 29th, each MSOSV campus will host a Kindergarten Information Night designed to help families of incoming kindergarteners prepare for this important transition. This evening is a chance for parents to get a first-hand look at what kindergarten means at MSOSV, how it builds on the Primary years, and how it compares with other public and private school options. What You'll Learn: Our Approach to Kindergarten: Families will hear how our kindergarten program blends academic readiness with independence, social growth, and curiosity. Teachers will highlight how Montessori foundations continue to

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What Families Will Experience at TK/Pre-K Night at MSOSV The Transitional Kindergarten/Pre-Kindergarten year plays an important role in a child’s Montessori journey. TK Night at Montessori School of Silicon Valley is designed to support families with clear information about this year and how it fits within the Montessori continuum. Families will hear directly from our leadership team and teaching team about the purpose of the TK/Pre-K year and how it supports academic growth, social development, and independence. The evening focuses on helping families understand how children are guided during this stage as

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Happy holidays! As we head into this joyful (and sometimes very exciting!) break, we wanted to share a few simple ideas that make an enormous difference in helping our young children feel calm, regulated, and ready to learn when we all come back together in January. The holiday season often means later bedtimes, more screens, visitors, and changes in routine; all of which are fun but can make little bodies and brains feel a bit “wobbly” when school starts again. Even small steps toward these habits over the next few weeks help

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On November 11th, our Lead Guides will meet with each family for Parent Teacher Conferences. These sessions give parents and teachers the opportunity to reflect on each child’s progress and set goals for the months ahead. Here’s what you can expect: Personalized insights: Teachers will share highlights from the classroom and discuss developmental milestones. Progress reports: Each family will receive a written report on Friday, November 7th as a reference for your meeting. Focused goal setting: Together, we’ll outline next steps for your child from November through March. Convenience: The school will be closed, but childcare is available during your conference for enrolled

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On October 16th, from 5–6 PM, Cantera Montessori School will welcome Nido and Pre Primary families for a special Parent Education Night focused on food and mealtimes in the early years. This evening, All Things Food!, is designed to help parents better understand how children experience food from infancy through toddlerhood. Whether you are just introducing solid foods or navigating picky eating, you’ll come away with practical tools and encouragement. Meet Our Guest Experts We’re partnering with Maggie and Laura from Nest Infant Support. As Speech Therapists who also specialize in Food Therapy,

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