Rochelle-O’Neal Thorpe
Dec 3, 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...
Ashley McLean, Primary Teacher
Nov 21, 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...
Ruth Clifford
Oct 25, 2019
Teaching Students About Health, Safety, and Wellness at Every Age
Do you know how to talk to your child about where babies are before they are born? Are you comfortable answering questions about private...
Beth Black, Head of School
Oct 16, 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...
Becky Alukonis, Beginners Division Leader
Oct 9, 2019
5 Tips for a Successful School Drop-off
As the days have turned into weeks, our youngest students have become increasingly comfortable with the school environment and classroom...
Merav Rosen, Design Lab Teacher
Apr 11, 2019
The Value of Tinkering
For ages, children have made things out of unconventional materials and have taken things apart. Tinkering can satisfy a child's natural...
Ashley McLean, Primary Teacher
Mar 28, 2019
Follow the Child: Navigating Gender Expression through Montessori Philosophy
“Following the child” is the epitome of Montessori education. As teachers, we observe students to understand and address their learning...
Rosie Allen, Primary Teacher
Jan 18, 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...
DIY STEAM Projects To Try With Kids At Home
As we enter the first week of December and temperatures begin to drop, the Umbrella Programs Team is brainstorming all sorts of creative...
Ashley McLean, Primary Teacher
Jun 1, 2018
Grace and Courtesy in Primary Classrooms (and Beyond!)
An example of Grace and Courtesy: children learn how to interrupt politely when a teacher is working with another child—by quietly...
