top of page

Simple Work, Deep Growth

What looks like a simple material or task actually takes a lot from a child—finger strength and control, hand-eye coordination, and most of all, patience and concentration.

The real value in this short video isn't just the result, but the journey: the repeated attempts, the little failures, and the moment of success at the end. ❤️

This is how growth happens, one quiet try at a time.

  • Facebook
  • Instagram

Happy Mother's Day!

Mother is one of the most important people in our lives—her love, care, and strength shape us every single day.

To show our appreciation for all the love she gives us, we prepared a little surprise for her today!

We hope every mom around the world feels the joy and appreciation they so deeply deserve—today and every day. 💐❤️

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
MEITU_20250427_194721449.jpg

Spring is here!

​We planted tiny seeds, gave them sunshine and love, and now we’re watching the magic of new life unfold.

 

Every sprout brings so much excitement and joy — the perfect way to welcome the season of growth!🌱

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
492418876_122184824270276060_8299273132503396778_n.jpg

Happy Easter!

Our egg hunt this morning was pure joy! The children brought their own little baskets and searched high and low for colorful eggs.🐰

 

Every discovery brought big smiles, laughter, and lots of excitement!✨

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
MEITU_20250313_165717327.jpg

Watch, Observe, Discover!

In a Montessori classroom, teachers don’t just tell—they show. Through quiet, intentional demonstrations, children learn by observing first, then trying for themselves. It’s amazing how the room naturally falls silent as little eyes focus, minds engage, and curiosity takes over.👀

🎨Color-Mixing Fun! In these photos, the children are exploring a color-mixing experiment. First, they carefully observe each step as the teacher demonstrates, watching how the colors blend and transform. Then, they take turns trying it themselves—learning through hands-on discovery! This isn’t just about colors—it’s about patience, turn-taking, and focused observation.

  • Facebook
  • Instagram

Happy Pi(π) Day! 

On 3/14, we celebrated Pi Day the best way possible—by making our own pizzas🍕! 


The kids had so much fun rolling the dough, adding their favorite toppings, and, of course, tasting their delicious creations.


❤️Cooking together is such a wonderful hands-on learning experience, and they absolutely loved it!

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
482220082_122177903480276060_5798378289097684485_n.jpg

Little Hands, Big Independence!

At Persimmon Montessori, kids learn to serve themselves—using tongs, pouring milk, and setting up their own meals. It’s more than just cute; it’s real skill-building!

🌟 Why it matters:
✔️ Boosts confidence & independence
✔️ Strengthens fine motor skills
✔️ Teaches responsibility & patience

With child-sized tools and the freedom to try, they gain skills that last a lifetime. Let them do it—they’re more capable than we think! 

  • Facebook
  • Instagram

Math the Montessori Way

In a Montessori classroom, math is more than just numbers—it’s about understanding quantity, sequence, and patterns through hands-on exploration! 

With materials like a teen board and golden beads, children see, touch, and manipulate numbers, building a deep understanding of the decimal system and problem-solving skills. This hands-on approach makes math engaging, intuitive, and fun! 

 

Learning through experience builds a strong foundation for future mathematical thinking!

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
Image_20250218161921.jpg

Transferring Water with a Sponge

Practical life activities like this work help children develop essential skills through hands-on learning.

🔹 Why is this activity important?
Squeezing a sponge strengthens hand muscles, coordination, and control, which are essential for writing, buttoning clothes, and other daily tasks. It also introduces concepts like absorption and cause-and-effect in a fun, engaging way.

🔹 How does it work?
Children dip the sponge into water, watch how it absorbs, then transfer the water by squeezing it into another container. This process requires grip strength, finger skills, and concentration, making it a perfect fine motor exercise!

Look at the joy and curiosity in action—every drop of water brings discovery and independence!
 

  • Facebook
  • Instagram

571-888-5156 I Dominick Terrace, Sterling, VA

@ 2024 Persimmon Montessori, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
bottom of page