Our Values: Self-Directed Learning
We have four primary values that guide what we teach and how we interact with each other at Piedmont Hills Montessori Academy. Self-Directed Learning Guided Exploration Free Play Nurturing [...]
Winter-Themed Montessori Activities
Winter is nearly here! Temperatures may not drop very low here in San Jose (although we have had a few white Christmases, believe it or not!), but there’s nothing [...]
All About Our Aquarium
At Piedmont Hills Montessori Academy, we believe that discovery and play are two of the best ways for children to learn. Children are born with the natural tendency to [...]
The Best Montessori Toys for Children
Did you know that the average American household has 71 toys at any given time? No matter how many children you may have, that’s a lot of toys! It’s especially [...]
Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Daycare
From day one, parents are no strangers to making decisions. Car seats, strollers, and cribs are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to decisions that parents [...]
Montessori Curriculum
At Piedmont Hills Montessori Academy, we follow the Montessori Method of education. When it comes to the curriculum we use, this means that we focus on five key areas: practical [...]