Samantha Foley, Beginners Teacher
Jan 30, 2020
Instilling Empathy in Toddlers
Observe a moment in one of our classrooms. As one student identifies that another student might need help, he looks at his teacher. When...
Amanda Cusanno, Primary Teacher
Jan 24, 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...
Sister Lauretta Maynard, Beginners Teacher
Jan 17, 2020
An Educational Philosophy
Longtime Wellan teacher Sister Lauretta Maynard shares her heartfelt and inspirational philosophy on education in our latest blog post....
Sarah Donnelly, Learning Specialist
Jan 10, 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 Chadwick
Dec 20, 2019
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...
Lauren Hawkes, Beginners Bridge Teacher
Dec 18, 2019
The Bridge Experience
What is Bridge? Montessori philosophy is all about following the child’s needs—and close observation of students revealed an opportunity...
Lisa Lappin Levine, Lower Elementary Teacher
Dec 13, 2019
Creativity... and Montessori
If you think back to yourself as a child, you may remember that feeling that you could do anything. You were an inventor, a painter, a...
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...
Jen Taschereau, Drama Specialist
Nov 9, 2019
Upper Elementary Drama: The Heartbeat of Shakespeare
To Shakespeare, or not to Shakespeare, that is the question. In my opinion, the answer is always, “Absolutely Shakespeare!” There tends...
