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BEAUTIFUL JUNK! We are excited to invite you to take part in a special community initiative we call  “Beautiful Junk!” In Montessori, children learn best through real-life materials, sensory exploration, and meaningful hands-on experiences. Many everyday household items that are no longer being used at home can become valuable tools for learning in our classrooms—especially for  sensory play, practical life, art, and outdoor discovery . If you have gently used items you no longer need, we would be grateful for your donations. Items We Are Currently Accepting Kitchen & Practical Life Materials Spoons, small cutlery Ladles, whisks, tongs Measuring cups/spoons Small bowls and containers Silver, stainless steel, or old china kitchen utensils Sensory Table & Water Play Items Bath toys and water toys Funnels, scoops, cups Small pouring containers Recyclable / Disposable Materials (clean) Yogurt containers Toilet paper and paper towel rolls Plastic cups (including beer cups) ...

  A message to all our Educators!  It is hard to believe that we are about to celebrate  11 years  since the opening of Terra Viva Montessori School. What began in  2014  as a small seed of a dream—with my own child as the very first student—has now grown into a beautiful living vision that proudly serves  nearly 100 families  across the Niagara Region. Never underestimate the power of a  DREAM . When a dream is born from love, service, and faith, its roots are destined to grow deep… and its branches will one day offer shade, strength, and fruit to many. Because of this vision—educating children in the spirit of nature and through Montessori principles—I was blessed to call each of you into this community. Together, we serve children, grow alongside them, and offer our gifts to the world…  one child at a time . First Location at Lakeshore Rd, St. Catharines Your work is not “just a job.” It is sacred. It is the foundation from which chil...