

10 “Field Trips” to Enjoy from Home
Earlier this year, many of us made plans to pack up our suitcases and hop in a plane, train, bus, or car to take a vacation this spring....
Haley Crocker, Communications Assistant
Apr 16, 2020


5 Ways to “Be a Helper” through COVID-19
“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people...
Ashley Robinson
Apr 8, 2020


Never Too Much Mindfulness
It’s been a few years now since I presented at the Montessori Schools of Massachusetts Conference about using labyrinths as a tool for...
Ashley McLean, Primary Teacher
Feb 28, 2020


Getting Out and Exploring Nature, Even in the Winter!
During this time of year, especially when it is cold and grey, wet and snowy, we may be thinking a lot of the warmer seasons and all the...
Jutta Lossner-Liang, Primary Teacher
Jan 31, 2020


Changing Choices: 5 Ideas for Green Parenting
“Going green” has evolved into a relatively recent phenomenon. It has taken many people by storm in an attempt to help the environment...
Amanda Cusanno, Primary Teacher
Jan 24, 2020

Movement: Why It Matters, & Tips to Try at Home
During our work day, how often have we worked on a project and then thought, “I need to get up for awhile?” Often, that quick cup of...
Sarah Donnelly, Learning Specialist
Jan 10, 2020


Wellan Grandparents Get Involved
Last month, we hosted our first Primary Grandparents Day and it was a big success! The grandparents who attended spent the morning...
Sarah Chadwick
Dec 20, 2019

“Diversity is Child’s Play”
“Gummy, will you read me a book?” My grandson asked with a beaming smile. As most grandchildren do, he knew that a smile and bright eyes...
Rochelle-O’Neal Thorpe
Dec 3, 2019

What’s With the Pronouns?
You may have noticed something new in the signatures you see at the end of an email from someone at school. No, I’m not talking about the...
Ashley McLean, Primary Teacher
Nov 21, 2019


Assessing Student Learning in a Montessori Environment
As seen in the 2018–2019 Wellan Year in Review “I got an 87% on the Pink Tower!” Sounds absurd, right? What might that even mean? How...
Beth Black, Head of School
Oct 16, 2019