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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 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, 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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Behind every exceptional classroom is a team of educators who continue to learn, reflect, and grow together. This year’s MSOSV Staff Development Day brought our teaching community together for a meaningful day centered on professional development, collaboration, connection, and appreciation. As shared in our lead-up to Staff Development Day, the purpose of this annual gathering is to strengthen the work happening across our classrooms long before children walk through the door. It is an opportunity for our educators to deepen their understanding of child development, collaborate on curriculum, and reconnect with

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We have just wrapped up two wonderful weeks exploring the Ocean Habitat! From gentle splashes to shiny shells and “swimming” goldfish, our children across all age groups have been fully immersed in the wonders of the sea through joyful, hands-on Montessori experiences. Whether they were washing shells, stamping with them, floating leaf boats, or building ocean layers in their keepsakes, every child experienced the ocean in ways that matched their age and curiosity. What Each Age Group Explored in the Ocean Nido (9 months – 2 years) Our youngest learners delighted in sensory-rich ocean experiences.

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We are thrilled to kick off our Summer Habitats Curriculum with the magical world of the Forest! Over the past two weeks, our children across all age groups have been immersed in the sights, sounds, textures, and wonders of the forest through joyful, hands-on Montessori experiences. From the youngest infants in Nido to our confident Kindergarten students, every child has explored the forest in ways that match their developmental stage; touching soft moss, listening to animal sounds, creating nature art, and building their very own keepsake projects. What Each Age Group Explored

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