Posts by Andrea Cordts
Essential Book List: Art
The imagination of a child is a wonderful thing, making masterpieces out of leaves found during an afternoon walk. Help encourage this love of expression with a few of these…
Read MoreDon’t Miss Our Spring Playdate, April 21
Spend your Saturday morning with a Bennett Day Camp preview! We’re hosting a Spring Playdate on April 21 from 9 – 11 a.m. to showcase a few activities we’re excited…
Read MoreCross-Grade Collaboration Opens New Development Opportunities
At Bennett Day, we pride ourselves on our close-knit community, developing lifelong learners and leaders across all grade levels. One way we encourage this growth is through cross-grade collaboration, which…
Read MoreThe Story of the SK Ice Cave
A progressive learning environment is an exciting place — for both the students and the teachers! You never know what is going to pique a child’s interest, turning a discussion…
Read MoreImportant Tax Breaks to Help Parents Pay for Education
As we turn turn towards tax season, parents should be gathering what they need to take advantage of the tax breaks available to families that pay for childcare. The dependent…
Read MoreEvent: How to Raise Kids in a Digital World, with Author Devorah Heitner
When it comes to kids burying their face in technology, what is the proper response for parents? Screentime is an ongoing dilemma in a world in which kids are increasingly…
Read MoreSummer Camp Highlight: Culinary Arts
The inaugural year of Bennett Day Camp is here, and we’re so excited to provide unique summer experiences to any and all school-aged children! There are multiple opportunities to customize your camp…
Read MoreEssential Book List: Big Vehicles
Big vehicles inspire many questions: What is that? Why is it moving? How does it move? Where is it going? These books are the perfect catalyst to send little minds…
Read MoreThe World is Changing; Our Schools Should Be, Too
Our own Martin Moran, Lead Designer and Upper School Director at Bennett Day, recently penned a thought-provoking piece about a story that ran in the Chicago Tribune. This insightful response provides an in-depth…
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