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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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The Montessori Journey & Discovery event offers a powerful glimpse into your child’s classroom experience. On September 18th and 19th at 5:00 PM, currently enrolled families and families in the process of enrolling are invited to work with real Montessori materials such as the Pink Tower and Geography puzzle maps, gaining insights into how these tools foster independence, focus, and joy in learning. Our teaching team will guide you through each area of the classroom and answer your questions along the way. This is more than a tour, it’s an opportunity

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At Cantera Montessori School, we believe that education is a partnership between the school and the family. Just as the Montessori method emphasizes collaboration, independence, and respect in the classroom, we believe these values are equally important when nurturing a vibrant and supportive parent community. Why Parent Community Matters A strong parent community provides the foundation for a child’s educational journey. When families are engaged and feel connected, children thrive emotionally, socially, and academically. The bridge between home and school becomes stronger, fostering consistency and trust in the child’s daily environment. Parents who

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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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