Diamond Hill Montessori School

09/07/2026

We have been counting down the days, and now the moment is almost here — our students are coming back to school! 🌟

At Diamond Hill Montessori, our teachers don’t just educate — they inspire, they nurture, and they show up every single day with so much love for your children. These incredible humans pour their hearts into every lesson, every moment, and every child who walks through our doors. We can’t wait for our 25th year of learning at DHMS 💙💚

See you tomorrow! 🎉

08/31/2026

🥳 Happy Birthday to Dr. Maria Montessori, born August 31, 1870. 🎂

A physician. A pioneer. A believer in the potential of every child. Her legacy lives on in every curious mind, every purposeful hand, and every child who gets to learn in freedom. 🌱✨🕊️

“We shall walk together on this path of life, for all things are part of the universe and are connected with each other.” — Dr. Maria Montessori

07/09/2026

What an amazing time we had celebrating America’s 250th birthday!❤️🤍💙

The children enjoyed making fun and festive 4th of July crafts and created colorful tie-dye T-shirts to take home and wear for the holiday. To celebrate, they also enjoyed a special red, white, and blue treat inspired by the colors of the American flag.To wrap up the week and cool off from the summer heat, the children had a fun-filled water play party outside. It was the perfect way to head into the holiday weekend! 🎉🎆🇺🇸

06/30/2026

What a fun day we had when came to visit! We had a blast participating in an exciting rotation of carnival games. Our favorite activity was bowling—we scored lots of strikes! The children were divided into Team Blue and Team Red, and everyone had a wonderful time cheering each other on and working together. ❤️🎠🎟️🎳💙

05/19/2026

☕️🩷 Our Most Loved Par-Tea of the Year! 🩷☕️

Our young hosts invited their favorite women in their lives for an event full of love, laughter, and so much heart. They prepared snacks with their own hands, shared heartfelt songs and poems, and gifted a handcrafted personalized keepsake to their special person.

This is Grace & Courtesy at its most beautiful — children learning to give, to serve, and to celebrate the people they cherish most. 💐

Thank you to every mama, grandma, auntie, and special guest who joined us. Allowing your child to shine made this event a memory to treasure for all of DHMS 🫶

LittleHostsBigHearts

03/26/2026

We are proud to have been featured in the Women in Business issue of Vicinity Magazine. It is our pleasure and purpose to bring an authentic Montessori early childhood experience to the families in our community 🌎❤️☮️

Auna Conrad & Kristina Brusco Diamond Hill Montessori 105 Diamond Hill Road, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 908-464-5051 | diamondhillmontessori.com

03/13/2026

✨ Cosmic Education ✨

It’s that time of year when the Primary students at DHMS are introduced to the story of the beginning of our universe through a special Big Bang presentation. In the Montessori Method, this lesson is part of Cosmic Education, where children begin to explore the wonder of how everything in our universe came to be. This presentation of the coming of the universe is the first of the five Great Lessons - key impressionistic stories that are discussed at the elementary level of education that capture imagination and inspire further research.

Through a simple demonstration, the children observed how something very small can expand and change, helping them imagine how the universe began long ago. This lesson sparked curiosity as the children talked about stars, planets, and the Earth. Children also learn that every element, from a rock to a human, has a “cosmic task”—a specific role in maintaining the harmony and interconnectedness of the universe.

Dr. Maria Montessori believed that when children understand the story of the universe, they begin to see their special place within it. These moments of discovery inspire awe, imagination, and a deep respect for the world around us. 🌎💫🕊️

“Since it has been seen to be necessary to give so much to the child, let us give him a vision of the whole universe. The universe is an imposing reality, and an answer to all questions.” - Maria Montessori

03/06/2026

DHMS was all about celebrating the joy of reading as we took part in Read Across America Week.

We were so lucky to have many wonderful visitors come and share stories with our children. Members of the Berkeley Heights chapter of the Woman’s Club visited our school and read to each of our classrooms for the second year in a row! We are also so grateful to all of our parent guest readers as well as those who sent in family favorites to share in their classrooms. Incorporating our community and family members was such a special way to celebrate 📚❤️🌎🙏🏻

“The child who has felt a strong love for reading will seek out knowledge and understanding throughout life.” — Maria Montessori 📖

03/03/2026

🌯✨ DON’T COOK TOMORROW ✨🌯

Join us in supporting the amazing teachers of Diamond Hill Montessori School as they prepare to attend the The American Montessori Society national convention this month! This is a delicious (and easy!) way to help fund their professional growth and bring even more inspiration back to our classrooms. 💛

📍 Where: Chipotle Mexican Grill - 1260 Springfield Ave Ste 2
🗓 When: Wednesday, March 4th
⏰ Time: 5:00–9:00 PM

🌮 How to Participate:

Option 1 – Order In-Store:
Stop by between 5:00–9:00 PM and mention the Diamond Hill Montessori School Fundraiser at checkout (or show the flyer).

Option 2 – Order Online for Pick-Up:
Order through the Chipotle app for pick-up at the New Providence location between 5:00–9:00 PM.
➡️ Enter code TE3ANVK in the “Enter promo code” section at checkout and click apply.

(Please note: Chipotle delivery and third-party delivery services do not count toward the fundraiser.)

Grab dinner, skip the cooking, and support our dedicated teachers on their path to the National Convention! 🌟

We are so grateful for this incredible community — hope to see you there!