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...
10 Strategies to Support Your Child’s Budding Social Self
The first six weeks of school can often be trying times, as students navigate the world of new and established friendships while at the...
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...
Beth Black, Head of School
Jun 7, 2019
New Name Announcement: Introducing “Wellan Montessori School”
May 2019 marked an important milestone in the history of our school. The Board of Trustees unanimously voted to adopt a new school name...
Kittens & Community: A 6th Grade Service Day
The 6th grade year at NMS is full of opportunities for leadership, personal growth, and collaboration. While continuing with the...
Elyse Kalins, Beginners Teacher
May 10, 2019
Health and Wellness Lessons in the Beginners Bathroom
Recently all faculty and staff attended a professional development session with certified human sexuality educator of 30 years, Deborah...
Krissy Canastar
May 3, 2019
An Ode to Drama Tech
Drama Club is six weeks away from our performance of Oklahoma! With only an hour each week to rehearse for a full musical, write bios’s...
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...
Diving into Poetry with Lower Elementary
April is National Poetry Month! It’s always a favorite time of year for Lower Elementary students, who are currently exploring the many...
