Peak Ave Classroom Spotlight: Buttercup Community
Nurturing our Youngest Learners at Peak Ave Montessori In the heart of Peak Ave Montessori, the Buttercup Community shines as a place of peace, nurturing care, and joyful discovery. This Infant Nido program lovingly serves children ages 6 weeks to 2 years old, offering a thoughtfully prepared environment rooted in the Montessori philosophy. A Montessori Beginning In the Buttercup Community, we honor the very start of a child’s journey as a time of immense growth and transformation. Following Dr. Maria Montessori’s guidance, our Nido environment is designed to meet each infant’s developmental needs
SAGE Teacher Education Program: Honoring the Dedication of Our SAGE Adult Learners
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
Peak Ave Lupine Community Parent Spotlight: The Markus Family
At Peak Avenue Montessori, we are proud to celebrate the families who make our community so special. This week, we’re delighted to highlight the Markus Family, whose journey with their daughter Luna reminds us of the power of a warm, thoughtful, and connected learning environment. “From the very first day, everyone at Peak Avenue Montessori has been so warm and attentive, helping Luna feel comfortable and adapt quickly.” When Luna joined our community, the Markus Family was looking for a school where their daughter would feel seen, supported, and inspired. What they
SAGE Teacher Education Program: Math Training
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
Thank You for Celebrating with Us at the Freedom Fest Parade!
What a beautiful way to celebrate Independence Day! A heartfelt thank you to all the amazing families, friends, and staff who joined Peak Ave Montessori for our very first appearance in the Morgan Hill Freedom Fest Parade. Your presence and enthusiasm made this day truly unforgettable for our team and for the community we love being part of. As we marched through downtown Morgan Hill, proudly representing the spirit of Montessori, we were filled with joy seeing familiar faces in the crowd and meeting so many new ones along the way. Our
Investing in Our Team: Staff Development and Training Days
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