Community

We hope you will come and experience the unique spirit that pervades OakHaven Montessori School.

The OakHaven Community

From the minute you enter the OakHaven campus, you’ll notice that something is different here. Yes, it is a beautiful school, but it’s also a home away from home for the children. Yes, it is a spectacular playground, but it is filled with nature, not plastic. Yes, there are magnificent materials in each classroom, but each room expands to a whole new dimension when you experience the genuine love and care amongst the children. Respect and honor are a way of life here that breathes peacefulness into our school.

This spirit is multiplied as OakHaven students and their families come together to have fun. In addition to all the fun school-sponsored events, the OakHaven Family Association (OFA) plans exciting family activities. Farm visits, Trunk-or-Treat, and playground meet ups offer a chance for families to laugh and learn and play together.

But the spirit of OakHaven doesn’t stop with our own families. Feeding the hungry and assisting community members through our Helping Hands project connects us to the larger community. Spreading our love and gratitude to the community fosters a deep sense of interdependence in all of us, adults and children alike.

“The senses, being explorers of the world, open the way to knowledge. Our apparatus for educating the senses offers the child a key to guide his explorations of the world, and to place him in relation with it.” -Dr. Maria Montessori #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #OFallonMO #dardenneprairie #MontessoriMoments #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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🔥In our Elementary classroom, children don’t just practice writing. They get to seal their letters with wax. This means they learn to light a match, melt the wax, and carefully press the seal onto their envelope. It is a lesson in concentration, patience, coordination, and respect for safety. And the best part? The children absolutely love it. There is a sense of pride and magic in delivering a letter that they prepared completely on their own, complete with their beautiful cursive writing and their very own wax seal. It surprises a lot of people to see young children handling fire, but this is carefully guided learning in action and one of the most memorable lessons in our AMI Elementary classroom. #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #OFallonMO #dardenneprairie #MontessoriMoments #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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✨ A favorite in the Montessori classroom: the Knobbed Cylinders! These beautiful wooden blocks hold a set of 10 cylinders, each with a little knob that is just right for small fingers learning how to refine their pincer grip. Children love discovering how each cylinder fits perfectly into its matching spot. This is more than just a 3-D puzzle, though! Children are refining their visual discrimination of dimension through mathematically precise variations in the cylinders’ height, width, and depth.� Plus, as they grasp the knobs, children are building the fine motor skills and hand strength they’ll need for writing. ✍️ Montessori materials are more than beautiful. They’re thoughtfully designed for brain-body development and hands-on learning. 👉 Want to see more materials in action? Visit our classrooms and experience the magic of Montessori! #montessorimaterialsspotlight #MontessoriMaterials #MontessoriCylinderBlocks #HandsOnLearning #MontessoriEducation #montessori #montessorisensorial #montessorisensorialmaterials #sensorialmontessori #MontessoriPrimary #cylinderblocks #knobbedcylinders #montessoriknobbedcylinders
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✨ In Elementary, our students are discovering the power of grammar symbols! With Grammar Box 2, they explore how articles (a and an) work with nouns. Using hands-on materials, they learn that grammar is not just about memorizing rules, it is about seeing and experiencing language. From creating books of nouns to building lists with article symbols, the children chose meaningful follow-up work that deepens their understanding and makes learning joyful. 🌟📚 #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMagic #MontessoriMoments #dardenneprairie #OFallonMO #amiusa
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“The child has a mind able to absorb knowledge. He has the power to teach himself. A single observation is enough to prove this. The child who has to do arithmetic sums, and who is given the means, discovers the process by himself. This fact convinced me of the deep truth hidden in the child’s mind. The teacher’s task is not to talk, but to prepare and arrange a series of motives for cultural activity, in a special environment made for the child.” -Dr. Maria Montessori #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMagic #MontessoriMoments #dardenneprairie #OFallonMO #amiusa
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There’s nothing better than seeing our classrooms come alive again! ✨ Students are diving into their work, exploring new lessons, and our newest Elementary students are settling right in. With the sunshine making outdoor work even more inviting, it’s been the perfect start to the year. We can’t wait to see all the discoveries ahead! 🌿📚🎨 #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriparents #omsparents #MontessoriMoments #MontessoriMagic #montessoriteachers #amiusa #dardenneprairie #OFallonMO
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At first glance, the Pink Tower may look like a simple stacking activity, but in Montessori it’s so much more. 🌸 As children carefully build the tower, they are developing concentration, coordination, and problem-solving skills. Each cube is slightly different in size, training the eye to notice subtle changes and laying the foundation for mathematical thinking, spatial awareness, and even geometry later on. Just as important, the Pink Tower nurtures independence. The child chooses the work, carries the blocks, and completes the activity on their own. That sense of “I did it!” builds confidence that carries into every new challenge they take on. What looks like play is actually purposeful preparation, and a beautiful reminder of how Montessori materials grow with the child. ✨ We would love for you to come tour our school and see if an AMI Montessori education is the right fit for your family. 💛 #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMoments #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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“There must be provision for the child to have contact with nature; to understand and appreciate the order, the harmony and the beauty in it. So that the child may better understand and appreciate the order, harmony and beauty in human life. When the child goes out, it is the world itself that offers itself to him. Let us take the child out to show him real things instead of making objects which represent ideas and closing them in cupboards.” –Dr. Maria Montessori #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMoments #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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We are so excited to have all of our children back on campus this week! The beautiful weather has made playground time extra fun, and the students have been fascinated by the construction as our new concrete, retaining wall, and deck take shape outside of Ms. Lily’s classroom. Our campus is growing and changing, just like our community. It’s been such a joy to welcome both new and returning families for the start of another wonderful school year. We still have a few openings available! If you’d like to be part of our amazing community, we’d love to meet you! Schedule a tour today and see everything OakHaven has to offer. See the link in our bio for more information. #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMoments #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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“Children have an anxious concern for living beings, and therefore the satisfaction of this instinct fills them with delight. It is therefore easy to interest them in taking care of plants and especially of animals. Nothing awakens foresight in a small child, who lives as a rule for the passing moment and without care for the morrow, so much as this.” -Dr. Maria Montessori #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMoments #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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The walls are freshly painted, the shelves are filling with carefully chosen works, and our spaces are ready to inspire curiosity and independence. Tonight, we are thrilled to welcome our new families for Parent Orientation and begin this shared journey of supporting each child’s natural love of learning. #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMoments #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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"Any child who is self-sufficient, who can tie his shoes, dress or undress himself, reflects in his joy and sense of achievement the image of human dignity, which is derived from a sense of independence." — Dr. Maria Montessori #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMoments #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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We’re so excited to welcome all of our students back to campus in just a couple weeks! Our Guides are ready to support each child in their prepared environment, fostering independence and a love of learning. We can’t wait to get back into our Montessori routine and watch the children thrive. Here’s to a great year ahead! #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMoments #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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"The child learns everything without knowing he is learning it, and in doing so he passes little by little from the unconscious to the conscious, treading always in the paths of joy and love. In this path, the older children become for the younger ones a kind of inspiration, a living example of what they may become." — Dr. Maria Montessori #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMoments #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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What a summer it’s been at OakHaven! From animal visits and pottery painting to water play, cooking, Kona Ice, and meaningful Montessori work, our campers spent their days learning, exploring, and having so much fun together. It’s bittersweet to see our summer camp come to an end, but our hearts are full and we’re excited for all that’s ahead. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back when the new school year begins on August 20th!🌿☀️🐾 #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #communitypartners #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMoments #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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No summer at OakHaven is complete without a visit from @konaice. All summer, our campers have looked forward to cooling off with a sweet treat before heading to lunch and afternoon adventures. Thank you to Kona Ice for bringing the smiles and the snow cones all summer long. #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #communitypartners #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMoments #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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"There is a great sense of peace when we see a child absorbed in work that he has chosen and that he loves. We see then the same serenity that we feel when we see a man concentrating with love and interest on some task which calls for his best powers." -Maria Montessori #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #communitypartners #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMoments #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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We were excited to welcome Ms. Melanie, a librarian from the @stchlibrary. The children enjoyed stories, songs, and games and are now working on a fun summer reading challenge at school. Have you signed up for the summer reading challenge yet? Head to their website to sign up! #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #communitypartners #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMoments #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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“Joy, feeling one’s own value, being appreciated and loved by others, feeling useful and capable of production—this is the highest motivation of human beings.” -Maria Montessori #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMoments #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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We loved partnering with @imaginationpottery_studio to bring the art studio experience to camp! 🎨 The children had so much fun painting their very own strawberry bowls and exploring their creativity. We’re grateful to connect with local businesses like Imagination Pottery that help us provide meaningful, hands-on experiences for our campers. #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #communitypartners #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMoments #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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✨ Today, as we honor our nation’s independence, we remember that true freedom starts in childhood. When we trust children with choices, guide them with care, and give them space to discover who they are, we help them grow into thoughtful, capable citizens of tomorrow. May this Fourth of July remind us all of the hope and promise within every child. Wishing our OakHaven community a safe and joyful holiday! ❤️🤍💙 #4thofJuly #IndependenceDay #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMoments #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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We had a sweet visit from Quad County Beekeepers! 🍯🐝 Ms. Gail, an experienced beekeeper and proud OMS grandmother, taught our campers all about the important work of bees. The children loved getting to see real bees in action and even dressing up in beekeeping gear! Thank you to Ms. Gail and Quad County Beekeepers for volunteering your time and sharing your passion with us. Experiences like this inspire curiosity and a deeper appreciation for the world around us #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #communitypartners #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMoments #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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"The child is truly a miraculous being, and this should be felt deeply by the educator. The task we must undertake is not to fix the child’s attention, but to capture his imagination; to awaken in him the sense of the marvelous, the sense of joy and admiration. If we touch a child's heart, if we awaken the deep energies within him, we will find that his inner life is marvelously rich and can grow in a multitude of ways." -Dr. Maria Montessori #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMoments #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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Dickherber Farms brought the farm to us! 🐥🐰🐶 The children loved meeting chicks, bunnies, dogs, kittens, birds, and more. We’re so grateful for their time and generosity in volunteering to give our campers such a fun and memorable experience. Experiences like these help children build curiosity, empathy, and a love for the natural world. Thank you, Dickherber Farms, for sharing the joy of animals with us! #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #communitypartners #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMoments #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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A huge thank you to the @ofallonfire for visiting our school and teaching our students all about fire safety! The children loved meeting a firefighter in full gear, exploring the truck, and learning about all the important tools they use to help keep our community safe. We talked about what to do in an emergency and how firefighters are here to help us. We are so grateful for the work our local firefighters do every day and proud to share this learning experience with our students. Thank you for your dedication, bravery, and service to our community! #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessorieducation #montessorikids #montessori #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #communitypartners #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMoments #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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Camp life = cool shade, curious minds, and big smiles. Summer’s never been better. 🌿☀️🐝 #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #communitypartners #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMoments #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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"The child has a mind able to absorb knowledge. He has the power to teach himself. A single observation is enough to show that this is true. The child is endowed with an absorbent mind which acts spontaneously." -Dr. Maria Montessori #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMoments #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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Thank you to @bryanroadanimalhosp for visiting our summer campers! Dr. Vricella, an OakHaven mom and owner of the hospital, brought kittens to meet the children and shared so much about her work as a veterinarian. The students explored lab equipment, test tubes, x-rays, and even used stethoscopes to listen to a kitten’s heartbeat. We love having community helpers visit and share their work and passions with our students. Thank you, Dr. Vricella, for this special hands-on learning experience! #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #communitypartners #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMoments #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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The @mommoment.app is available through the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store! Need a break from meal prep? There’s a mom for that. Laundry pile growing by the minute? There’s a mom for that. Stressed about squeezing that last-minute errand into your day? There’s a mom for that…and pretty much anything else bogging down your to-do list. #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #communitypartners #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMoments #MontessoriMagic
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“Joy, feeling one’s own value, being appreciated and loved by others, feeling useful and capable of production—these are the factors of enormous value for the human soul.” -Dr. Maria Montessori #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriparents #montessoriteachers #omsparents #MontessoriMoments #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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We were so excited to welcome some of our amazing alumni and their parents back to campus a couple of weeks ago! 🎉 Many of these former students just graduated from high school and are headed off on their next big adventure. 🎓 It was such a joy to see them again, and we hope they’ll stop by and say hello whenever they can. 💛 Wishing them all the best as they continue to grow and thrive! 🌱✨ Are you an alumni or former family looking to re-connect? Join the "Friends of OakHaven" Facebook group! #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMoments #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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“The child has a mind able to absorb knowledge. He has the power to teach himself.” -Dr. Montessori #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMoments #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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✨ Last week, our Elementary students wrapped up the school year with a lovely tea party—and they did it all themselves! From preparing the food and decorating the tables to setting the atmosphere and arriving in their finest outfits, they poured thought and care into every detail. They even took turns reciting poetry to their peers, adding an extra touch of beauty and reflection to the celebration. 🌸🍰📜 This event was more than just a party—it was a meaningful demonstration of the grace and courtesy they've been practicing all year. These lessons are an important part of the Elementary years, helping children navigate social interactions with empathy, confidence, and respect. It was a joy to see those skills shine through in such a heartfelt and festive way. 💛 #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMagic #MontessoriMoments #amiusa
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“Within the child lies the fate of the future.” -Dr. Maria Montessori #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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🌿✨ Graduation Celebration 2025 ✨🌿 Last night, our OakHaven community came together to honor a truly special group of students — our 15 Primary graduates and 2 Elementary graduates! 🎓💛💚 We are so proud of each and every one of them. Watching them grow, learn, and now take their next steps has filled our hearts with joy and gratitude. Just like the mighty oak tree, they’ve developed strong roots here — rooted in curiosity, compassion, and courage. As they branch out into new adventures, we know they’ll continue to stand tall and shine brightly. We love you, graduates, and we can't wait to see what the future holds for you. 🌳❤️ While not all of our graduates are shown here, each one holds a special place in our hearts. #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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🌞 Field Day Fun! 🌈 Our Field Day was an absolute splash! From zooming down the inflatable water slide and getting creative with tie dye to playing games, face painting, and cooling off with sweet treats, our students had a blast from start to finish! A huge THANK YOU to our amazing OFA parents for helping make it all happen. We’re so grateful for your time, energy, and generosity in organizing and supporting this event. Your purchases of the water slide, popsicles, and cotton candy brought so much joy to the day! 🎉 Special shout out to @topsyspopcorn for donating all the delicious popcorn—we loved every bite! It was a day full of smiles, laughter, and sunshine. Thank you for helping us make Field Day a memory to treasure! 💦🎨🍿💕 #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorikids #montessorieducation #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #communitypartners #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMagic #amiusa #topsyspopcorn
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"The child, making use of all that he finds around him, shapes himself for the future." -Dr. Maria Montessori #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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In an AMI Primary Montessori classroom, children are given the freedom to choose meaningful work that supports their development. 🌱 Here, a primary child is deeply engaged in a continent-stitching activity — a hands-on lesson that integrates fine motor skills, concentration, and cultural geography. 🌍 Montessori materials like this are carefully designed to nurture independence, coordination, and a lifelong love of learning, starting in the earliest years. ✨ #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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We had so much fun at our Ladies’ Lunch on Friday! 💐💕 It was such a joy to celebrate the amazing women in our students’ lives with laughter, smiles, and good food. To all the moms, grandmas, and special ladies who joined us—and to those we held in our hearts—we hope you had a beautiful Mother’s Day weekend. Your love, strength, and care mean the world to us. 💖 Moms play such an important role in shaping who we are, and we’re so grateful for everything they do. We love you! 🌷 #LadiesLunch #MothersDay #GratefulHearts #OakHavenMoments #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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"Imagination does not become great until human beings, given the courage and the strength, use it to create." -Dr. Maria Montessori #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #mariamontessori #learnandgrow #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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We had so much fun celebrating all the amazing guys in our lives at Guys' Lunch a couple weeks ago! 🎉💙 From big laughs to special moments, it was a joy to see our students light up while sharing lunch with their favorite men. And we’re not done yet—tomorrow we get to honor the incredible ladies in our lives at Ladies' Lunch! 💐💖 We can’t wait to fill the day with love, laughter, and gratitude. See you there! #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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"The goal of early childhood education should be to activate the child’s own natural desire to learn." -Dr. Maria Montessori #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #learnandgrow #montessorikids #mariamontessori #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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✨In an AMI Montessori classroom, choice is powerful.✨ When children are free to choose their work, they build decision-making skills, develop intrinsic motivation, and experience deeper, more meaningful learning. This is how independence, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning begin. 🌿 Trust the child. 🌟 Honor their journey. 🎨 Watch them flourish. #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #amiusa #MontessoriMagic #ChildLedLearning #MontessoriMoments #IndependenceInAction
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MATERIALS SPOTLIGHT: Elementary children are fascinated by the extraordinary. So we direct their attention to the often remarkable aspects of life. One of those wonders is how plants make their own food! We examine some leaves together and then use a chart we like to call "The Leaf as a Food Factory." This impressionist chart shows the inner workings of a leaf (in almost cartoon form): little worker cells take in and break up carbon dioxide and water molecules, then mix and bake the elements to create food for the plant. Younger elementary children absorb the essence of photosynthesis, and then in their later elementary years, we revisit this chart to explore the science behind photosynthesis, chemistry, chlorophyll, and chloroplasts. #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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"Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed." -Dr. Maria Montessori #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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🌈✨ We had so much fun celebrating Holi at OakHaven this month! ✨🌈 Our students loved learning about the traditions of Holi and getting to experience the joy and color of this beautiful festival firsthand. Huge thanks to the OakHaven Family Association and one of our former families for helping make this special event possible! From learning about culture and tradition to playing in the colors, it was a day full of smiles, laughter, and connection. 💜💛💚 #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMagic #amiusa #HoliCelebration #CulturalLearning #ColorfulFun #CommunityJoy #LearningThroughExperience
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MATERIALS SPOTLIGHT: A recent National Geographic report highlighted a decline in children's fine motor skills. In Montessori, our handwork activities ensure that even our youngest children master how to hold and use scissors, thread a needle, create running stitches, and even sew a button! Eventually, children learn additional handwork skills such as embroidery, crocheting, knitting, and more! In the process, children strengthen their fingers and hands, which helps them have the fine motor control needed for holding a pencil and writing! #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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🌷🐰 Hoppy Easter from OakHaven Montessori! 🐣🌼 We’re wishing all of our families a joyful day full of laughter, egg hunts, sweet treats, and time with the people you love. Whether you’re dyeing eggs, enjoying the sunshine, or just relaxing together, we hope your day is filled with fun and springtime cheer! 💐💛 #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorikids #omsparents #montessoriteachers #amiusa
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“Peace is what every human being is craving for, and it can be brought about by humanity through the child.” -Maria Montessori #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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"The development of language is part of the development of the personality, for words are the natural means of expressing thoughts and establishing understanding between people." -Dr. Maria Montessori #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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🌍✈️ The Amazing Race at OakHaven! 🌍✈️ Our elementary students took us on a global adventure this week during The Amazing Race! Each student researched a country of their choice and brought it to life through traditional attire, delicious dishes, national anthems, geography, climate facts, and cultural traditions. Guests received passports at the door and traveled from country to country, collecting stamps and knowledge along the way. The turnout was incredible and the pride on our students’ faces said it all — they truly shined! 🌟 What a fantastic way to celebrate curiosity, hard work, and global awareness. Bravo, travelers! 🧳💫 #TheAmazingRace #GlobalLearners #StudentShowcase #CulturalCelebration #WorldTravelersInTheMaking #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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MATERIALS SPOTLIGHT: For practical life activities, we want our young children to learn how to notice what needs tending to and then have access to the materials to care for their environment. One activity we have available for our toddler and primary communities is window washing. We start by noticing a smudge on the glass and then introduce children to a child-sized set of materials for spraying, wiping, and drying the glass pane. Although our youngest children will repeat this process over and over whether or not the window actually needs cleaning, as they mature, children begin to use this kind of practical life activity to beautify their space. The key is having the appropriate materials for small hands, breaking down and introducing each step of the process, and observing how children interpret and interact with the materials and the process. This is a great activity to try at home, too! #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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“The child, making use of all that he finds around him, shapes himself for the future.” -Dr. Maria Montessori #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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As the school year comes to a close, our 17 graduates will complete their final lessons in Primary and Elementary, preparing for the next step in their education. This transition is both exciting and bittersweet! Our teachers are immensely proud of their growth, and our entire OakHaven Montessori community is cheering them on. As they soak in these last moments in their classrooms, we look forward to celebrating their achievements in the weeks ahead! 🎓✨ #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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MATERIALS SPOTLIGHT: Once our primary children have extensive practice with the movable alphabet and have learned the functions of words, we introduce reading analysis as a form of reading practice. Although the name may sound too advanced for five and six-year-olds, the process is quite accessible and lays the foundation for truly understanding the structure of sentences (which is key for reading and writing). We start by writing a slip of paper with a short sentence that includes action verbs, such as "Ann dances and skips." We go through steps of identifying the actions, who is doing the actions (subject), and eventually introduce the concepts of direct objects, pronouns, and how to use commas. #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #learnandgrow #montessorikids #mariamontessori #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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"The hands are the instruments of man’s intelligence." -Dr. Maria Montessori #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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🌟 Grandparent & Special Guest Day was a huge success! 🌟 Last month, our students had the joy of welcoming their special guests into their classrooms, sharing their favorite lessons, and giving a glimpse into their daily Montessori experiences. The excitement was contagious as eager learners guided loved ones through math bead chains, language works, and even some peaceful practical life activities. The smiles, the stories, and the special moments made for a truly unforgettable day. Thank you to all of the grandparents, family members, and friends who joined us—it meant the world to our students! 💙 #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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MATERIALS SPOTLIGHT: The process of division (especially long division) often feels so abstract for children. So in Montessori, we use a material called "Racks and Tubes" to concretely break down each step. The Racks and Tubes are made up of a series of test tubes that each hold 10 beads color-coded to represent units (green), tens (blue), and hundreds (red) through unit millions. Children have solidified their understanding of the concept of equal sharing through the unit division board. The Racks and Tubes work extends this concept so that children can see why each step of long division works and can take the leap from concrete materials to long division on paper. This is one of many examples of how Montessori math materials help children truly understand what they are doing (rather than just moving numbers around on paper!). #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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“To assist a child, we must provide him with an environment which will enable him to develop freely.” -Dr. Maria Montessori #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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✨ What an incredible Student Showcase! ✨ We loved seeing our students proudly share their work with their families. It was amazing to watch their excitement as they demonstrated their skills and hard work. 💛 Thank you to all the families who joined us—it was a joy to witness such meaningful connections between students and their loved ones. A special thank you to our staff for creating a warm and welcoming environment for this event! Already looking forward to the next one! 📚🌿 #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriparents #omsparents #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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MATERIALS SPOTLIGHT: One way our young primary-aged children first learn about the concept of the earth, oceans, and continents is through the painted continent globe. This small representation of the world (about five to six inches in diameter) shows the land areas painted according to the varied colors used in the continent puzzle map plus the blue water surfaces. With this material, children get a three-dimensional sensorial impression of the world that we use to help them understand the two-dimensional representations of our puzzle maps. Although children don't use this globe for long, it provides an essential foundation for their future work in geography! #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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"Education is a natural process carried out by the child and is not acquired by listening to words but by experiences in the environment." - Dr. Maria Montessori #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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In an AMI Montessori classroom, learning is more than just memorization—it’s about making meaningful connections. This child is engaging deeply with Starry Night 🌌 by matching a Montessori art card 🖼️ to the framed print on the wall. This simple yet powerful activity refines visual discrimination 👀, attention to detail 🔍, and critical thinking 🧠. Montessori lessons are designed to bridge the gap between classroom materials and the real world 🌍. Whether it’s matching, counting 🔢, or practical life skills ✋, each experience fosters independence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning ❤️. The ability to observe, compare, and connect—skills practiced here—will serve this child far beyond the classroom. #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #MontessoriMagic #montessoriteachers #amiusa
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MATERIALS SPOTLIGHT: Our primary classrooms have an activity with squares of varied pairs of fabrics and weaves. Children love the sensorial experience of feeling fine fabrics and they use a blindfold to isolate their sense of touch to find the matching pairs. We also try to tell stories about the fabrics' cultural origins, how the fabrics are made, information about the plants or animals from which the fabrics came, or any other fascinating tales. #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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"A child is a discoverer. He is an amorphous, splendid being in search of his own proper form." -Dr. Maria Montessori #oakhavenmontessorischool #montessori #montessorieducation #montessorikids #learnandgrow #mariamontessori #montessoriteachers #MontessoriMagic #amiusa
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