Montessori Together

We have created a space where parents and children can learn together — side by side. 🌿
In this six-week session, parents explore the principles of Montessori pedagogy and how to bring them into daily life, while children learn through movement, choice, and hands-on materials in a carefully prepared environment.

Each week we meet to dive deeper into topics such as The Absorbent Mind, Sensitive Periods, Independence, and the Principles of Freedom and Discipline. Parents learn how to observe their children more deeply and respond to their true developmental needs.

Before each class, you’ll receive a short brochure introducing the topic of the week. Then come to class to explore how to apply these Montessori principles in real life — through observation, discussion, and hands-on practice with their children.

Throughout the course, parents are gently guided by two experienced Montessori Guides, creating a peaceful and supportive space for shared learning and growth.

For the children

For children, the Montessori Together class offers a peaceful and beautifully prepared space where they can explore freely at their own pace. Surrounded by carefully selected Montessori materials designed for their developmental stage, children experience the joy of doing things independently, discovering through movement and hands-on work. They enjoy uninterrupted time to focus and build concentration, interact naturally with other children, and grow in confidence and curiosity within a calm and supportive environment.

For the caregivers

For adults, it is a rare opportunity to slow down, observe, and truly understand their child’s development. Guided by two Montessori educators, parents and caregivers learn the principles of Montessori in action — how to respond with calm, support independence, and create balance between freedom and limits. They also connect with other parents, share experiences, and find encouragement and friendship in a like-minded community. Through discussion, reflection, and practice, adults not only learn about Montessori education but also discover new ways to connect, guide, and grow alongside their children.

Your Six Weeks of Discovery and Connection

Each session starts at 4pm and ends at 5.30pm

Montessori Principle

Before each class, you will receive a short email and an explanation of an important principle that is core to the Montessori approach (a different principle each class). When you come into class, you should be primed to observe and interact with your child from the perspective of this idea. At the end of each class, we will have a short discussion of what you noticed and did with your child, and how you think this Montessori idea may have come up in practice.

Circle Time & Songs

When you first come into class, there will be a circle time for everyone, with some songs and movement activities. This time is to allow your child to get used to being in the environment, and for everyone to come together as a community and interact a little bit.

Work Period

Next, we will have 40 minutes of uninterrupted time for your child to explore the environment and to choose activities that he wants to try. The guides will be circulating around to guide your child in their chosen work and guide you as a parent.

Community Snack

At the end of the work period, the community will come together to share a simple snack. We think this is a wonderful way for us to bond as a group and to model respectful social interactions (what we call “Grace and Courtesy”).

Parent Discussion / Child Play

At the end of the session, we will try to find an opportunity to have a short adult discussion about the Montessori principle that was the theme of the day’s class. You will have a chance to share and discuss your observations of yourself and your child, and connect the Montessori idea you have learned to your own interactions with your child at home. We will be available to give expert advice and suggestions. During this time, your child might play outside, or continue to interact with the Montessori Together environment, while you supervise and chat with our expert and other parents.

What happens during a 90 min session?

📅 Dates: 6 Mondays — December 1, 8, 15 and January 5, 12, 19
👨‍👩‍👧 Ages: 2½ to 5 years (children attend with a parent or caregiver)
📍 Location: 4161 Alma St, Palo Alto, CA 94306
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Location

Who we are?

Maria Sorokina, AMI 3-6, MACTE 6-12, Elementary Lead Guide and Owner of Sequoia Montessori School.

Vilena Tsurankova, AMI 0-3, Primary Lead Guide, 6 years of experience working in Montessori schools

Payment

We invite you to join our very first Montessori Together Series — and as our founding ambassadors, you’ll receive a special discounted rate!

💫 $400 $300

This 6-week series offers:
🌿 A carefully prepared Montessori environment for your child to explore freely
🤝 A supportive community of like-minded parents and caregivers
✨ Guidance from experienced Montessori educators

Join us for this unique opportunity to learn and grow together — both as parents and as a community.