MBMA

☀️ Summer camp is officially in full effect for all ages at Mission Bay Montessori Academy!

From our tiniest toddlers to our big elementary kids, everyone is diving into a summer of fun, learning, and adventure.

Here is a look at what our amazing campers are up to this summer:

🏜️ La Casita (Ages 2-3) & Children's House (Ages 3-5)
Theme: Desert Discovery
The Fun: Learning about desert life and dunes animals through crafts.
Special Days: Splashing on Splash Day, sculpting in Clay Class, and riding on Scooter Day!
Learning: Doing Montessori work and practicing Spanish.

🌺 Primary (Ages 5-6)
Theme: Hawaii: Life at the Luau
The Fun: Dancing the luau dance and making delicious tropical food in cooking class.
Special Days: Cooling off on Splash Day and rolling through Bike Day!
Learning: Exploring island lessons mixed with daily academic work.

☀️ Elementary (Ages 7-12)
Theme: Fun Under the Sun
The Fun: Exploring dramatic arts and diving into exciting hands-on S.T.E.M. projects.
Special Days: Celebrating Fun Fridays with different activities and hitting the water for Splash Day!
Learning: Keeping brains sharp with morning academic lessons.

No matter the age, our campers are building skills, making friends, and making memories!

📧 Want more info? Email us at [email protected] or call (858) 457-5895.

Come visit us at 2640 Soderblom Ave, San Diego, CA 92122!

☀️ Looking for the perfect summer camp for your child? Camp starts on June 22!

Mission Bay Montessori offers fun and learning for kids from ages 2 all the way up to 12.

From Splash Days and scooter riding to STEM and Spanish, we have a group tailored just for them:

🏜️ La Casita (Ages 2-3) & Children’s House (Ages 3-5): "Desert Discovery" theme featuring art, clay class, Spanish, and Montessori academic work.

🏖️ Primary (Ages 5-6): "Hawaii: Life at the Luau" theme with tropical cooking, luau dance, and bike days.

🚀 Elementary (Ages 7-12): "Fun Under the Sun" theme packed with morning academics, dramatic arts, STEM, and Fun Fridays.

Spaces fill up fast! Contact us today to secure your child's spot.

📞 (858) 457-5895
📧 [email protected]

Dust off your dancing shoes because MBMA’s Spring Sing 2026 is officially going disco! 🪩✨

We are thrilled to present Boogie Nights, a joyful musical showcase featuring our incredibly talented students. They have been working so hard to bring you a day full of rhythm, music, and spring celebration. 🕺💃

Check the details below so you don’t miss a single beat:
📅 Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
⏰ Times: 9:30 AM & 6:30 PM
📍 Venue: School Auditorium

Join us for unforgettable performances and community togetherness. Comment below if you're ready to boogie! 👇

Check out this amazing autobiography written entirely in cursive by one of our 9-year-old MBMA students! ✍️ From a love for soccer to adventures with a dog named Ruby, this project showcases beautiful penmanship and personal expression.

At MBMA, cursive is not a lost art—it is a vital part of our curriculum! While many traditional schools have phased it out, Montessori education values cursive because Dr. Maria Montessori recognized it as more natural and developmentally supportive than printing.

Here is why we teach cursive:

Flows Naturally: Continuous, curved motions are easier on developing fine motor skills than the rigid stop-and-start of printing.

Prevents Letter Reversals: Because letters connect, children are less likely to reverse letters like "b" and "d."

Prepared Hands: Years of pouring, spooning, using metal insets, and tracing sandpaper letters build perfect pencil control long before writing begins.

Boosts Reading & Spelling: Connected letters help children see words as complete units, supporting phonics and fluency.

Brain Development: Research shows cursive activates brain areas linked to memory and language differently than typing.

Encourages Neatness & Speed: Once mastered, cursive is faster and more fluid because the pencil stays on the paper.

Values Beauty: Montessori emphasizes purposeful work and an appreciation for elegant self-expression.

In a tech-driven world, handwriting remains an essential tool for cognitive growth. Our students learn cursive joyfully and naturally because the environment prepares them for success step-by-step! 🌟

✨ From first-day jitters to final-project pride! Join us for our End-of-Year Open House on Friday, May 15th! 🍎

We’re opening our doors to celebrate a year of incredible growth with our current families and to welcome new faces looking for their future school home.

🎨 Explore student art galleries and STEM showcases.
🗺️ Take a student-led "Day in the Life" tour.
🥤 Enjoy refreshments and meet our amazing faculty!

🗓️ When: Friday, May 15
⏰ Prospective Families: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
⏰ Current MBMA Families: 4:45 PM – 6:15 PM
📍 Where: 2640 Soderblom Ave, San Diego, CA 92122

Scan the QR code or click the link in bio to RSVP and save your spot! 📲

Whether you’ve been with us for years or are just beginning your journey, we can't wait to see you there! 💙