Parenting Juliet: Resources for parenting pre-teen and teen daughters
Original Photo by JJ Jordan on Unsplash I’m in an Upper Elementary classroom in Illinois. We’re working our way through Romeo and Juliet,...
Beth Black, Head of School
Jan 31, 2019
More Than a “Tough Age”: The Potential for Happiness In Adolescence
Growing up, I recall my mother saying to me, “I just want you to be happy.” While I appreciated her wish for me at the time, I wondered...
Julia Tatsch
Jan 25, 2019
Encourage Young Children to Listen With 4 Teacher-Approved Tips
Parents often remark that Wellan teachers have a magical power for getting children to listen. There may be some “magic” that comes with...
Rosie Allen, Primary Teacher
Jan 18, 2019
Adventures in Podcasting: A Recess Interest Group Creates “The NMS Listener”
Electronic music plays. A hand signal counts down: three, two, one . . . now! “Welcome to The NMS Listener. In this segment we’re going...
Michael Silverstone, Lower Elementary Teacher
Jan 14, 2019
