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The Magic Behind the Magic: Normalization and the First Weeks of Early Childhood
An apron tied tight, a child-safe slicer in hand, and complete concentration: slicing a banana is so much more than preparing a snack—it’s building independence, fine motor coordination, and self-trust. The first few weeks of the school year in Early Childhood (EC) are filled with beauty, wonder, and a tremendous amount of unseen effort. Long before deep dive academic lessons begin, our primary focus is helping children settle into school life—guiding them through the "what,

Margaret Mc Donald
3 days ago3 min read


Teacher's Reflection: The First 10 Days (Tired, Happy and Rooted)
Dear Fellow Guides, Phew. We made it. As we head into the Labor Day weekend, let’s take a collective, deep, and well-deserved breath. We are tired—deeply, structurally tired in that way only teachers in September understand—but we are so incredibly happy. The first ten days of school are always a sacred threshold. We prepare the environment, open our doors, and wait to see how this year’s "social miracle" will begin to knit itself together. In our Infant through Elementary sp

Margaret Mc Donald
Sep 43 min read


A Letter to Parents Sending Their Child to Preschool for the First Time
Pinyon Montessori 515 E 100 S, Suite 200 SLC, UT 84102 1st Day of School is Approaching Dear Parents, For many families, the Pre-K years are the first real "away from home" adventure. It’s a big threshold—not just for your child, but for your heart, too. While the logistics matter, the most meaningful preparation happens in those quiet, connected moments you share at home. We’re here to help you navigate this transition. Think of us as your partners in this new chapter. Here

Margaret Mc Donald
Jul 303 min read
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