Summer at Joyous Montessori
Summer at Joyous Montessori: Learning That Never Takes a Break
Summer at Joyous Montessori is anything but ordinary. While many schools pause structured learning during the warmer months, we believe that a child’s growth doesn’t take a vacation, and neither does curiosity. Our summer program is thoughtfully designed to balance joyful exploration with meaningful learning, giving children the opportunity to grow academically, socially, creatively, and emotionally.
During the school year, our focus centers on foundational academics such as early math, language development, and concentration skills. In the summer months, we expand that learning into hands-on, experience-based activities that allow children to explore new interests, build confidence, and discover their unique talents, all while having fun.
Art Exploration: Creativity Through Origami
Art is an essential part of Montessori education, and this summer our students have been diving into the world of origami. Using just a single sheet of paper, children learn how to fold, shape, and transform it into animals, boats, and imaginative creations.
Each Tuesday, students practice patience, precision, and fine motor control while creating their paper masterpieces. Beyond the art itself, origami strengthens focus, sequencing skills, and spatial awareness. Best of all, children beam with pride as they share their creations with family members, proof that learning and confidence go hand in hand.
Cooking Class: Building Healthy Habits Early
At Joyous Montessori, practical life skills are just as important as academics. Our summer cooking classes help children develop independence while learning about healthy food choices in a safe and engaging way.
On the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, students prepare simple, vegan, and nut-free recipes using child-friendly techniques. These hands-on cooking experiences teach children how to follow steps, measure ingredients, and collaborate with peers. From microwave nachos to refreshing fruit smoothies, children enjoy both the process and the results while developing lifelong healthy habits.
Science Experiments: Learning by Doing
Science comes alive in a Montessori classroom when children can observe, question, and experiment. One of our favorite summer activities has been hands-on science experiments using everyday household materials.
A recent favorite was the Rainbow Jar experiment, where children layered liquids such as honey, dish soap, oil, and rubbing alcohol. By observing how lighter substances float above denser ones, students learned about density in a way that was both visual and memorable. These experiments spark curiosity, encourage critical thinking, and show children that science is everywhere, not just in textbooks.
Creative Dramatics: Building Confidence Through Storytelling
In our oldest classroom, creative dramatics has become a highlight of the summer. Children work together to act out well-loved fairy tales, developing storytelling, oral language, and sequencing skills along the way.
Through role-playing and performance, students practice self-expression, collaboration, and confidence. Dressing up as favorite characters and animals adds an element of fun, while monthly video performances give children a sense of accomplishment and pride in their teamwork. These dramatic activities nurture imagination while strengthening communication skills.
A Summer Full of Purpose and Joy
At Joyous Montessori, summer is not about filling time, it’s about enriching childhood. Every activity is designed with intention, supporting independence, creativity, and social growth while honoring each child’s natural curiosity.
We believe children learn best by doing, and that meaningful education happens year-round. This summer has been filled with laughter, discovery, and growth, making it a rewarding experience for both our students and teachers.
If you’d like to see how Joyous Montessori makes every season a season of learning, we invite you to visit our campus and experience it for yourself.
Summer is here, and while most public schools are out, Joyous Montessori never stops working hard to give their students the best educational experiences possible. During the school year we focus on academics, including early arithmetic and beginning writing skills. During the summer, however, we like to branch out a little bit and offer programming that gives the children a chance to develop their practical, social and artistic skills. Here are some of the special programs we’ve put into place :-
Art Class: This summer we have been teaching our students how to create great art with nothing but a single sheet of paper – Origami. Every Tuesday, the children have been learning how to make everything from puppies to boats, and they are so proud to show off their masterpieces to their parents!
Cooking Class: At Joyous Montessori Keller, we like to emphasize the importance of developing healthy habits and eating healthy foods. On the second and fourth Wednesdays, we teach children how to create and enjoy vegan nut-free treats that they can make easily with just a few simple ingredients. So far, we have made microwave nachos, with fruit smoothies to follow later in the month.
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Science Experiments: In Montessori schools, children learn by doing, and there’s no better way to teach science than to show them how to create amazing experiments using household materials. Here is our recent experiment, the Rainbow Jar.
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Children dyed different household substances, including honey, dishwashing liquid, oil and rubbing alcohol, and poured them on top of each other in layers. Lighter substances floated above the denser liquids, and we discussed why they separate rather than mix.
Creative Dramatics: In the oldest class, Hercules, the children have been learning how to act out popular fairy tales. The goal is to have at least one video performance involving the entire class each month during the summer. Here is a photo of the class working on The Little Red Hen.
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Creative dramatics like this help children develop their oral language skills, and they also develop their sequencing skills. They also get to dress up like their favorite animals!
At Joyous Montessori, we believe that children learn best by doing, and education doesn’t end in May. We are having a great summer, and it’s been a rewarding experience for everyone!