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10/08/2026

It's fall, and you know what that means! 🍂

The Apple calendar is jam-packed with fall festivals, trunk-or-treats, and so much more! Visit applemontessorischools.com/upcoming-events for more details and to RSVP. We hope to see you soon!

10/05/2026

Join us for Storytime and Craft! Tuesday through Friday at 11am in Lincroft and Thursday & Friday at 11am in Dunellen. This week sponsored by Apple Montessori Schools 🍎

10/05/2026

A child reads a word independently for the first time. A toddler proudly puts away a classroom material. An infant reaches toward a familiar caregiver with a smile. A kindergartner helps a younger classmate work through a challenge.

These moments may look small, but they represent something extraordinary: children growing in confidence, discovering their abilities, and learning to navigate the world around them. Behind those moments are teachers who offer encouragement, create opportunities, and recognize when a child is ready for the next step.

This World Teachers’ Day, October 5, we’re celebrating the educators at Apple Montessori Schools and the care, creativity, and dedication they bring to their classrooms every day.

A World Teachers' Day tribute to the teachers at Apple Montessori Schools and everywhere!

10/02/2026

Choosing a school schedule is a personal decision. Some families need full-day care, while others find that a half-day or part-time schedule fits their lives best. Children can thrive with any of these options. If you’re considering a full-time schedule, it can be helpful to think beyond the hours of care and consider what a consistent school week offers your child.

Attending school consistently each day gives children more time to settle into a routine, connect with their teachers and classmates, and build on what they’re learning. Head to the blog now to see what that can look like in a Montessori classroom.

Choosing a school schedule is a personal decision. Some families need full-day care, while others find that a half-day or part-time schedule fits their lives best. Children can thrive with any of these options. If you’re considering a full-time schedule, it can be helpful to think beyond the hours...

09/29/2026

The cutest. 🥹

09/28/2026

In Montessori, writing begins long before pencil meets paper. With the Metal Insets work, children around the age of 3 to 3.5 years trace and fill shapes using colored pencils, strengthening the fine motor control and steady hand needed for writing.

This beautiful, artistic work builds focus, coordination, and confidence — helping children develop both skill and creativity.

✨ In Montessori, art and writing grow hand in hand — one careful stroke at a time.
✏️ Demonstrated here by one of our Kindergarteners — a beautiful reflection of how early preparation leads to confident, expressive writing.

09/25/2026

We hope our Apple family stays safe & dry this weekend as the bad weather moves in! ☔☔☔

But did you know? Rainy days are a perfect opportunity to slow down, get cozy, and create meaningful moments with your child at home. Instead of turning to screens or feeling cooped up, you can embrace the Montessori philosophy by offering hands-on activities that spark curiosity, independence, and creativity.

Here are some simple and engaging Montessori-inspired activities to try the next time the weather keeps you indoors:

Here are some ideas for Montessori-inspired fun you can have at home.

09/25/2026

This is your daily reminder to stop and smell the flowers. 🌷

09/23/2026

We love seeing these photos from Back-to-School Night at Apple Montessori Edison Woodbridge! 🍎 Back-to-School Night is one of our favorite days of the year, as we get the chance to show our families (and potential new ones, too!) the heart of our schools, the strength of our Montessori curriculum, and the passion our teachers & staff bring each and every day.

09/23/2026

This weekend!

09/22/2026

Each year on September 21, people around the world recognize the International Day of Peace—a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace within ourselves, our communities, and the world. 🤍

At Apple Montessori Schools, peace is more than something we celebrate on one special day. It is an important part of the Montessori philosophy and something children practice throughout the year.

Read more:

Each year on September 21, people around the world recognize the International Day of Peace—a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace within ourselves, our communities, and the world.

09/11/2026

The deadline to enroll your child in TinkRworks and have them join for the first project is fast approaching! Let your director know your child would like to participate by this coming Monday, September 14 so they get in on Pushes, Pulls, & Pins, which will run Oct. 5-Nov. 27.

TinkRworks, offered as an add-on program for children ages 4+, blends science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) into engaging, project-based experiences that encourage children to build, experiment, invent, and create. More than just a STEAM program, it's an opportunity for children to strengthen their critical thinking, creativity, and confidence while having fun bringing their ideas to life.

Learn more about the 2026-27 projects, registration deadlines, and more: https://applemontessorischools.com/blog/where-montessori-meets-steam-tinkrworks-at-apple

09/10/2026

A new school year brings fresh routines, new classrooms, and exciting opportunities to grow. It can also be the perfect time to return to the basics and reflect on the purpose behind the learning taking place each day. For families who are new to Montessori, the classroom may look different from what they remember from their own childhood or from other centers they may be visiting. Children may be working independently or in small groups. They may choose an activity from a shelf, carefully carry it to a table or rug, and repeat it several times before returning it to its place. The room feels calm and purposeful, yet there is plenty of movement, conversation, discovery, and joy.

Every part of that experience is intentional. Montessori education is designed around the way children naturally learn, through hands-on exploration, meaningful choices, repetition, and growing independence. Join us for a Montessori refresh now on the blog:

Explore what Montessori education looks like in practice and how it helps children build independence, confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.

09/09/2026

Happy First Day of School from all of us at Apple Montessori!

We are so excited to begin the 2026-27 school year with you and to see all the children learn & grow this year! 🍎

09/08/2026

Happy International Literacy Day! 🍎📚

At Apple, literacy is one of the core areas of focus in our well-rounded and enriched Montessori curriculum, with many students in our schools excelling in reading at the age of four. Beginning in the 2024-25 school year, we enhanced our unique, phonics-based reading program with a modernized approach that aligns with the Science of Reading. Head to the Apple blog now for more details on our program and how we foster a positive, natural learning experience for both reading and writing:

Apple Montessori recently upgraded its reading program, with the new approach aligned with the “Science of Reading” in our commitment to providing high quality education for our students.

09/07/2026

The start of a new school year is almost here! As we prepare to welcome our students back to Apple Montessori Schools for the 2026-27 school year, we'd like to remind you about our upcoming All-Schools Meet & Greet on Tuesday, September 8, from 2:00–3:30 p.m. Drop in any time!

We encourage you to bring your child along! The Meet & Greet is a wonderful opportunity for children to meet their teachers, visit their classroom, and become familiar with their school environment before the first day.

Whether your child is returning to the same classroom, moving up, or joining us for the very first time, spending some time in the classroom together can help build excitement and confidence for the year ahead. Parents will also have the opportunity to connect with teachers and other families as we get ready for what awaits! 🍎

08/21/2026

Choosing a school for your child is a big decision. You can read about programs, explore photos, compare schedules, and research educational philosophies—but sometimes, you simply need to step inside a school to know how it feels.

That's why we've made it even easier for families to take that important first step with our new and improved Schedule a Tour experience:

Apple has made it even easier for families to take that important first step with our new and improved Schedule a Tour experience.

08/18/2026

For young children, some of the best learning begins with a simple question: What will happen if I try this? 🤔 That natural curiosity is something we encourage every day at Apple Montessori Schools. Children learn by touching, exploring, experimenting, observing, and discovering — building an understanding of the world around them through hands-on experiences.

And that kind of learning doesn't have to stop when your child leaves the classroom.

With just a few items you probably already have at home, you can create a simple science experiment that feels like play while encouraging concentration, independence, fine motor development, and scientific thinking: https://applemontessorischools.com/blog/simple-science-big-learning-try-this-montessori-inspired-experiment-at-home 🧪🌋

Try this fun science experiment at home, courtesy of Apple Montessori Schools!