Here at Pinyon, we believe in nurturing every child's unique potential. That's why we love offering opportunities for what we call "heavy work"—those wonderful maximum effort activities that involve pushing, pulling, or carrying with real effort. It's so much more than just getting a task done; it's about helping our little ones develop self-regulation, coordination, and a strong sense of their own body. These activities really satisfy their inner need for physical movement,

Can you believe it's already been six weeks since we welcomed your wonderful children back to school? It feels like just yesterday we were starting a new year, and now, here we are, often seeing the beautiful process of normalization truly begin to blossom! In Montessori, "normalization" is a concept near and dear to our hearts. It doesn't mean a child was ever "abnormal," but rather, it's about a child returning to their true, best self. It's that magical moment when you see

The start of a new school year is always an exciting time, especially here at Pinyon Montessori! For both our returning families and those just beginning to explore the Montessori approach, we want to share a little about how we create a truly special and supportive environment for your child, right from those very first weeks. Settling In: Building a Strong Foundation Our youngest student proudly rolls his rug and puts it away. Our initial focus is on establishing a strong f