Montessori Academy of Virginia - Virginia Beach

🌱🌼 Growing, Learning, and Loving Our Garden at Montessori Acres! 🌼🌱

We are so grateful for the beautiful, thriving garden at Montessori Acres! From vibrant flowers to fresh vegetables, our garden is a space where learning truly comes to life. 🌸🥕
Our students love getting their hands in the soil, caring for plants, and watching them grow day by day. It’s not just a garden—it’s an outdoor classroom where children learn responsibility, patience, and a deep appreciation for nature.
There is something so special about seeing their excitement as they discover new blooms, harvest veggies, and connect with the world around them. 💚
We love our garden and all the joy, beauty, and learning it brings to our school community! 🌿✨

🦋 A Magical Moment in Ms. Athena’s Classroom! 🦋

Today was such a special and memorable day in Montessori Academy of Virginia as Ms. Athena’s class released their butterflies!

After weeks of observing the incredible transformation from tiny caterpillars to beautiful butterflies, our students had the opportunity to gently set them free. This hands-on experience brought the life cycle to life in such a meaningful way and created a moment our students will never forget.

The excitement, curiosity, and joy on their faces said it all! Moments like these are what Montessori learning is all about—connecting children to the natural world through real experiences. 🌿

Great job, Ms. Athena’s class! 💛

📚❤️ Read Across America Week Fun!

We loved celebrating Read Across America Week with our students and families! A special thank you to all of the wonderful parents who came in to spend time reading with our classes. It was such a joy for the children to hear their favorite stories and share their love of books with their families.

Moments like these help foster a lifelong love of reading and make our school community even stronger. We truly appreciate everyone who took the time to come in and be part of this special week! 📖✨

📚✨ A Week Full of Stories and Imagination! ✨📚

Last week our students had so much fun celebrating their love of books! The classrooms were full of creativity as students came dressed as their favorite book characters. From classic storybook favorites to modern heroes, it was wonderful to see their imaginations come to life.

We also had a special storyteller visit who captivated the students with engaging stories and lively reading. The children loved listening, laughing, and diving into the magical world of books together.

Moments like these help nurture a love of reading and storytelling that will last a lifetime. 📖💫

🐥🔨 Learning and Exploring on the Farm! 🌾

This month on the farm, our students had some wonderful hands-on learning experiences! They were so excited to meet the adorable baby chicks, observing them up close and learning about how they grow and are cared for. The children loved watching them peep, move around, and cuddle together in their cozy space.

In addition to meeting the chicks, our students also got to practice building using real tools! With guidance, they explored how to safely use tools while working together to build simple projects. This activity helped strengthen their problem-solving skills, coordination, and confidence.

At The Montessori Academy of Virginia, we love giving our students opportunities to learn through real-life experiences, connecting nature, creativity, and practical life skills. It has been such a fun and engaging month on the farm! 🌱🐓🛠️

📚💚 Read Across America Week Fun! 💚📚

Our students had a wonderful time celebrating Read Across America Week with a hands-on culinary project inspired by the classic book Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss!

The children explored the story together and then stepped into the role of little chefs as they helped create their very own Green Eggs and Ham. This activity was a fun way to combine literacy, cooking, and sensory exploration while encouraging the students to try something new—just like in the story!

From cracking eggs to watching them turn green, the excitement and curiosity in the classroom was amazing to see. The students loved tasting their creation and proudly saying “Yes! We like Green Eggs and Ham!”

Experiences like these help bring stories to life and create joyful memories around reading and learning. We are so proud of our young learners for their enthusiasm and willingness to try new things! 💚🥚🍳

💘🐾 Spreading the Love! 🐾💘

Ms. Katrina’s class had a heart-warming day creating Valentine’s cards for the sweet animals at the SPCA! ❤️ The students talked about kindness, compassion, and ways to show love—not just to people, but to animals too.

Each Valentine was made with care and excitement, all in hopes of bringing a little extra joy to the animals waiting for their forever homes. We are so proud of our students for sharing their big hearts with our furry friends! 🐶🐱💌

🌾🐓 Farm Fun with Ms. Bindu’s Class! 🐄🌻

Ms. Bindu’s class had an amazing time on their trip to the farm! The students enjoyed exploring the outdoors, meeting farm animals, and learning all about where our food comes from. From hands-on experiences to lots of smiles and laughter, it was a day full of fun, discovery, and memories!

We absolutely LOVE our monthly trips to the farm at Montessori Acres! 🌱🐐
Each visit is filled with hands-on learning, laughter, and so much fun as we care for the animals and explore the farm. The children learn responsibility, kindness, and where our food comes from in the most meaningful way.

A huge shoutout to Farmer Ryan — he teaches us so much every time we visit, and we truly love working with him. His patience, knowledge, and passion make each experience unforgettable.

We are so grateful for these special farm days and the memories we’re making! 💛🌻

Ms. Bonita and her class had a wonderful time on their trip to Montessori Acres! 🌿 The students enjoyed exploring the farm, learning through hands-on experiences, and connecting with nature. It was a day full of curiosity, smiles, and meaningful Montessori moments. Thank you to Montessori Acres for such a great experience!