Read the “mostly monthly newsletter” from Casa Lake to learn more about the importance of storytelling in Casa Lake, as well as the other activities happening there!Read More
Dear Sunny Hollow Family, As we head into winter, many private schools in the Twin Cities and beyond are making tough decisions about whether to stay open for on campus learning. At Sunny Hollow, we are committed to remaining open for on campus learning, with short or long term distance learning options as suits families’ individual...Read More
Sunny Hollow Montessori is providing parents of toddlers, preschoolers, elementary and Junior High students a full-time on-campus education. We’re following best practices for safety and sanitation so that children can continue to learn, socialize, and thrive while parents can return to work with peace of mind. Watch our COVID-19 Safety video, below, to see for...Read More
We are beginning to hit our stride. It’s apparent that the children love to be back on campus with one another and their teachers. It’s so healthy for them socially and emotionally to be together and build community. We are also doing our best to make sure that our distant learners feel included and stay...Read More
Watch a short video from Humanities Guide Hannah Skallman about the Junior High’s Odyssey to Lake Itasca, as well as their “Covid lens” and the protocols in place to keep our community safe.Read More
Watch a short video of Upper Elementary South Guide Gillett Cole sharing his observations on Sunny Hollow’s return to school in a pandemic, and the ways in which Montessori education equips students to adapt to a new learning environment.Read More
After teaching remotely this spring, Sunny Hollow teachers were delighted to return to school in person this fall. Faculty and staff spent much of the summer researching and updating safety protocols, redesigning classrooms, and preparing to safely teach in the Covid era. Despite the fact that many things have changed at Sunny Hollow in the...Read More
Dear Sunny Hollow community, It was with huge smiles and immense optimism that we welcomed the 2020-21 school year at Sunny Hollow Montessori! On September 8th — with minor trepidation about how theoretical planning would translate into actual logistics — we experienced our first drop off. It wasn’t perfect, but each day as a...Read More
Our staff has been trained in the Montessori method, and we truly enjoy working with all children - from toddler through elementary. Learn more about our Montessori programs.