Posts by Bennett Day School
Bennett Day Upper School Student Awarded the Ewing-Jones Scholarship
Abby, a 9th grader at Bennett Day School in Chicago, was recently awarded the Ewing-Jones Scholarship which will support her in attending the Leadership Academy at the W.E.B. Du Bois…
Read More[Webinar] Beyond the Classroom: Why Extracurricular Activities Matter
Extracurricular activities are an important component of the college admissions process, and now more than ever admissions officers are looking at applicants’ interests as part of the holistic review process.
Read MoreBennett Day Fun Festival: A Musical Project-Based Learning Journey in 1st Grade
“In the end, designing Bennett Day Fun Festival wasn’t really about learning how to run a music festival. It was about working together to achieve developmental milestones in a meaningful…
Read MoreFailing Grades: How to Motivate Students to Learn Without Keeping Score
Students need to learn by doing — through problem-solving, project-based learning and being creative. Parents, myself included, need to let go of a system we grew up with and recognize…
Read MoreBennett Live: Inspiring Joy and Creativity with Project-Based Learning at Home
Bennett Labs is on a mission to inspire young designers, creators, and makers everywhere, through principles of Reggio Emilia and Project-based Learning (PBL) while at home. This is why we…
Read MoreFun Indoor Explorations with Osmo Kaleidoscope
To keep learning fun at home, we have worked with our friends at Osmo to make Osmo Kaleidoscope app available for FREE download until March 31st. This is a creative…
Read More#OsmoKaleidoscope on the Go: 5 Ways to Use this App While Traveling
Children of all ages look forward to road-trips and family travels that enrich their lives and expand their horizons. Families who bring an Osmo Base on their family travels will…
Read MoreAt Bennett Day, High School Starts at 9:00am. Here’s Why.
Inspired by one of Character Lab’s weekly emails, CEO Cameron Smith reflects on grit, growth-mindset, and the power of a good night’s sleep.
Read MoreDiscovering the Shape of Chicago: An Upper School Journey in Project-Based Learning
First Trimester at Bennett Day Upper School came to an incredible conclusion with the students’ very first Demo Night, demonstrating all of their project-based learning (PBL) around “The Shape of…
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