Ashley Robinson
Jun 3, 2020
Wellan 7th Graders Address Social, Environmental Issues Through Data-Driven Art
Middle School students are known for their interest in “big ideas” as well as their exploration of moral and ethical questions. At this...
Ashley Robinson
Apr 8, 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...
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...
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...
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...
Krissy Canastar
May 11, 2018
Service Learning: The Value of Time
We all have very busy lives. Family commitments, work, kids’ schedules; personally, I can hardly keep up sometimes! With all that we have...
Krissy Canastar, Diversity Coordinator
Apr 2, 2018
Got Privilege? Self-Assessment and Children’s Book Recommendations
The term “privilege” can be a controversial and challenging subject to discuss, both for those who have it and those who do not....
Katie Hamill, Primary Division Leader
Dec 11, 2017
Primary Classrooms Celebrate The Holidays With Annual Book Exchange
Each year the Primary classrooms celebrate the holiday season by sharing in a delicious breakfast as well as gifting books to one...
