Desert Garden Montessori

Talking "TV news" with Kaley O'Kelley by High School Point of View Our team had a chance to tour and visit the television studios of ABC 15 here in Phoenix last week. During their tour, we sat down with one of their main anchors, Kaley O'Kelley to talk about working on the news desk. We discussed the hard parts of the job and the interesting parts as well.

Curious what makes Desert Garden Montessori unique in the valley? Let us show you why our community is unlike any other!

🏫 Desert Garden Montessori is an Infant to High School Montessori Program.

📋 We have three accreditations: IMC (International Montessori Council); Cognia Accredited, and our Middle School is International Baccalaureate.

🌱 We serve organic snacks and lunch from infant to High School.

💵 We accept STO and ESA.

🥬 We have a Wellness Wheel for Life initiative program @‌wellnesswheellife.

🖥 Robust and progressive High School elective classes such as podcast with Mathew Blades; Drone and AI class among others.

🧑🏾‍🍳 We have a student-run cafe that prepares students for real life experiences.

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“Sunshine and learning 🌞📚 Today, we embraced the beauty of outdoor education with a special sound lesson in the Montessori style. Watching the curiosity and joy on her face as she explores new sounds and letters is truly heartwarming. Montessori education encourages hands-on learning and fosters a love for discovery, even in the simplest moments. Grateful for these nurturing experiences that blend education with the warmth of nature.

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Excited to team up with for our MYHS service-oriented elective class! 🚴‍♂️💡 In the true spirit of Montessori education, our students are not just building bikes
— they’re learning the power of giving back. These bikes will be donated to several non-profits, fostering community connections and hands-on learning. 🌟❤️

Enjoying a peaceful morning reading outside with the little ones before the summer heat takes over. 📚☀️💛

To all our amazing Dads in our community, we appreciate and celebrate you! Happy Father’s Day!

Welcome to “High School Point of View,” a podcast that dives deep into the experiences and perspectives of high school students from Desert Garden Montessori.

We explore the biggest challenges they face, including parenting, school shootings, mental health, higher education, dating, and much more. ALL from a high school point of view. 🎙️

🌍✨ Encouraging little explorers to discover the world through touch and play!

In our Montessori classroom, children joyfully match animals to their continents, enhancing their understanding and appreciation of our diverse planet. Through tactile maps, vibrant animal figures, and engaging activities, we foster a love for learning that is both nurturing and fun.

Let’s celebrate the beauty of hands-on education and the wonder it brings to young minds. 🦁🗺️🌿

Exploring with number rods today! These colorful tools help our primary students grasp the basics of counting and arithmetic, setting the foundation for advanced math skills and a love for learning 📚✨

Number rods in Montessori education prepare students for a solid understanding of quantity and number concepts, laying the groundwork for addition, subtraction, and problem-solving skills. They also enhance visual and tactile learning, fostering a deeper grasp of mathematical relationships and spatial awareness💭

Thank you to the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and freedom.

Remembering.

Memorial Day, 2024

Throwback to an unforgettable day as our 11th and 12th graders explored Grand Canyon University! 🎓✨

From inspiring campus tours to eye-opening lectures, we soaked in every moment of learning and discovery! 🏫📚

Get ready for the end of year signing party THIS WEDNESDAY!🎉

Bring in your yearbooks, your favorite pens and your favorite memories to share with your friends🤍

DM us “yearbook link” if you’d like to order a last minute yearbook for $40! It will be delivered on May 22 just in time for the signing party!📖

This week Ms. Cassie introduced smoothie making to our primary friends during wellness class!😋

Embracing the rainbow 🌈 with every sip! Smoothies are the ultimate way to pack in a spectrum of nutrients in one delicious blend 🍓🥦🍌

We are a proud partner with to keep our students and staff safe during these hot summer months!☀️

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The man behind the camera - Mr. Freddy!

Not only does he help capture some of our most organic moments, he also goes above and beyond as a Video Teacher. At the end of each school year, he hosts an end of year award ceremony where a student film is showcased🎞️

To be able to have a talented videographer to capture some of our most inspired, connected, and fun moments during regular school days and big events is such a privilege!

Thank you for the jokes which turn into laughs and for the ability to show our school in such a beautiful light.

Mr. Freddy, here’s to you!✨

Our very own, Ms. Shetal was featured on the website!

She is the true pioneer to our Desert Garden community - and we wouldn’t be here without her and her amazing dedication🤍

Thank you Ms. Shetal for being our light to guide us!✨

Transplanting elephant food plant to make new summer hanging planters and nourishing it with our compost

If you’ve been inside of DGM, you know her and you love her - Ms. Lisa!

She is always here to greet everyone with a warm and welcoming smile. No matter who you are, she remembers your face and your name.

She wears many hats - admin, school nurse, emotional support, a good laugh and a listening ear.

We couldn’t have asked for a better front desk attendant.

Ms. Lisa, here’s to you!🤍✨

In the Montessori classroom, teaching children to sweep goes beyond just tidying up.

It’s about fostering a sense of responsibility and independence from a young age. By engaging in practical life activities like sweeping, children learn valuable skills that extend far beyond the classroom walls.

They develop a respect for their environment and a sense of ownership over their surroundings. These seemingly simple tasks lay the foundation for a lifetime of self-sufficiency and contribute to the development of confident, capable individuals.

Mother’s Day tea is coming up next week! If you haven’t already signed up, please remember to check your take 2 for the link!

We can’t wait to host a lovely morning for our Primary and up friends and their mothers!💖

Wanting to purchase a garden farm bag weekly right here at DGM? Read more👇

We partner with a local farm, to bring you fresh produce straight from their farm to your table - no junk in between!🥬

Click the link in our bio to sign up!🔗

As we near the end of our school year, it’s important to shine a light on someone we truly could not do this without - Mr. Gary!

Thank you for all of the time, effort and energy you put into our beautiful community. Without fail, every morning we can count on you to beat the sunrise and open our doors!

To many wonderful years of You!

Thank you in Tempe for hosting our DGM golf team! And thank you Coach for arranging this awesome experience!

They were able to learn more about how golf isn’t just a sport, it includes massive concentration, mathematical precision, and geographic vision of where your ball needs to go in order to make it in or near the hole!

Our golf team also got to learn a little more about the back end work that goes into this sport. Golfers heavily rely on companies to create, properly fit, and build a whole set of clubs to ensure the best outcome!

What a great way to kick off the season!⛳️

We hope you LOVE this strawberry watermelon sorbet! It’s fruity, creamy, naturally sweet, berry-packed, and absolutely delicious! The kids think it tastes like cotton candy!

Have a great weekend!

Making tea with Ms. Cassie during wellness this week! Exploring new flavors of hibiscus (and a hint of orange juice to sweeten too)!

The primary students also mashed their own strawberry jam and made sliced banana, jam and oat treats to enjoy with their tea😋

It was such a cool experience for our Podcast class to have the opportunity to tour ABC 15 news station!

Thank you for inviting our students to see what new casting is all about!

Lady bugs are garden helpers! They eat aphids and other pests in the garden. Toddler class, CR3, releasing lady bugs on this beautiful spring day.

Embark on a journey of holistic nourishment:
In our Wellness Education program, children flourish as they discover the vibrant spectrum of wellness through a Whole Foods diet and the joy of ‘eating the rainbow.’ 🌈

Guided by educators, they develop a deep understanding of nutrition, honing culinary skills, fostering environmental consciousness, and embracing a lifelong commitment to well-being. Together, they sow the seeds of health, one colorful bite at a time.😋

Recently, Natural Restorations (ran by husband and wife Justin and Nicole Corey), donated Saguaro growing kits to our school.

Arizona is losing Saguaros at an alarming rate and one of their missions is to grow and replant cacti, trees, and other native plants.

If you are interested in learning more, visit their website for information and opportunities to volunteer!


http://www.naturalrestorations.org/

Today we are so lucky to experience a partial solar eclipse here in Phoenix!

These happen when the sun, moon and Earth are not perfectly aligned as the moon passes between the sun and Earth. Only part of the sun is covered by the moon during this type of eclipse, giving it a crescent shape.

Practice safety when enjoying one of these beautiful phases!