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Summer Water Fun!
The sun is shining, and summer is here! At Pinyon Montessori, we believe summer is a perfect time for families with young children to...

Margaret Mc Donald
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Assessment & Montessori
What Does "Assessment" Look Like at Pinyon? For us, assessment isn't a snapshot in time, but an integrated part of the daily rhythm....

Margaret Mc Donald
May 22 min read
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Introducing Our Buzzworthy Partner: BeeCurious.bio!
With the arrival of spring, Donda Hartsfield and Tree Utah paid us a visit. Donda delivered a powerful and engaging presentation...

Margaret Mc Donald
May 11 min read
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Connecting our Community
We're feeling so grateful and inspired by the incredible ways our Pinyon community comes together! It's the diverse talents and generous...

Margaret Mc Donald
May 11 min read
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Student Voices: Entry I
A Note from Chip: This blog post is a special one. We’re excited to share that the ideas and content in this post were crafted by two of...
Chip Reichanadter
Mar 172 min read
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Flexible & Affordable
As the school year continues, we want to remind families of the half-day and reduced schedule options currently available for pre-K. If...

Margaret Mc Donald
Jan 261 min read
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"Great" Net Promoter Score
In its First Year Pinyon Montessori Achieves a Great NPS Score! We are overjoyed to share that Pinyon Montessori has achieved a Net...

Margaret Mc Donald
Jan 262 min read
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Honoring Educators Shaping the Future of Learning
The Wildflower Seedlings Report annually showcases educators who reimagined education. The latest report features Pinyon among the...

Margaret Mc Donald
Jan 231 min read
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Is your child's school or current childcare not meeting your family's needs?
We invite you to explore Pinyon Montessori and discover how our programs can benefit your child. Pinyon Montessori is still accepting...

Margaret Mc Donald
Dec 28, 20241 min read
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Pinyon Montessori Celebrates its First Anniversary!
On November 13th, Pinyon Montessori will celebrate a remarkable first anniversary. It has been an extraordinary journey, and we have much...

Margaret Mc Donald
Nov 7, 20241 min read
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Smith's Inspiring Donations Make a Difference
Did you know that you can support our school just by shopping at Smith's and linking your Smith's Shopper's Card to Pinyon Montessori as...

Margaret Mc Donald
Oct 31, 20241 min read
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Happy Grandparents Day!
Grandparents come in all shapes and sizes - traditional grandparents, step-grandparents, adoptive grandparents, or even non-blood related...

Margaret Mc Donald
Sep 9, 20241 min read
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The Magic of Bowman Fork Trail
By Donda Hartsfield “Where is the best place to take kids hiking?” As an outdoor educator, I get this question a lot and I have found...
dondalion88
Aug 1, 20244 min read
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Wildflowers are Spreading
Over the summer, Brandi, Chip, and Margaret had the privilege of serving on advisory panels for several new Wildflower schools set to...

Margaret Mc Donald
Jul 11, 20241 min read
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Equity Equals Opportunity at Pinyon
By Donda Hartsfield Carol 1 flourishes in school settings that are in alignment with her needs. She needs teachers that can take time...
dondalion88
May 23, 20244 min read
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A Day Without Childcare
On May 13th, many childcare providers across the country, with the support of their families, are shutting down early or closing their...

Margaret Mc Donald
Apr 29, 20241 min read
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Utah’s First Wildflower School
By Donda Hartsfield Along the road to becoming the first Wildflower school in Utah, the founders of Pinyon Montessori have grown...
Chip Reichanadter
Apr 28, 20245 min read
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Pinyon Inspiration
By Donda Hartsfield There is nothing quite like the robust-earthy scent of Pinyon pines in the desert mountains of the southwest. The...
Chip Reichanadter
Mar 29, 20243 min read
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