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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
Jun 19, 20252 min read


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 2, 20252 min read


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 1, 20251 min read


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 1, 20251 min read


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 17, 20252 min read


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 26, 20251 min read


"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 26, 20252 min read


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 23, 20251 min read


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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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