

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

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...
Samantha Foley, Beginners Teacher
Jan 30, 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

An Educational Philosophy
Longtime Wellan teacher Sister Lauretta Maynard shares her heartfelt and inspirational philosophy on education in our latest blog post....
Sister Lauretta Maynard, Beginners Teacher
Jan 17, 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


The Bridge Experience
What is Bridge? Montessori philosophy is all about following the child’s needs—and close observation of students revealed an opportunity...
Lauren Hawkes, Beginners Bridge Teacher
Dec 18, 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...
Lisa Lappin Levine, Lower Elementary Teacher
Dec 13, 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