Posts by Sam Rud
Demo Night: How Project-Based Learning Comes to Life at Bennett Day Upper School
At our Trimester 2 Demo Night, attendees explored and asked questions about 5 unique small group projects that dug deeply into migration in an effort to determine how we, as…
Read MoreBack to School: 3 Ways Parents Can Support and Empower Their Children
This infographic provides suggestions for how parents can support and empower their children when it’s time to go back to school.
Read MoreHere We Grow Again! August Construction Update
Construction at Bennett Day is on time and on schedule for the first day of school on August 26!
Read MoreKids Co-designing for Kids: 7 Hands-On Explorations with Osmo Kaleidoscope
PreK-4th grade children at Bennett Day School worked together to design a new app for Osmo explorations. Co-designed with their Tinkering and Engineering Sciences (TES) Lab teacher, this collaboration resulted…
Read MoreHow to Incorporate Progressive Learning at Home
Progressive learning is not a traditional desk-and-chalkboard environment. In fact, it extends far beyond the classroom and encompasses the entire community, including the home. Which is why parents are essential…
Read MoreOur Top Toy and Game Picks for Black Friday
Take a look at our faculty recommended Black Friday Toy and Game Picks – 2017
Read MoreCheck out Story Dealer at the Chicago Toy & Game Fair
The Chicago Toy & Game Fair will take place November 18 and 19, and Bennett Day School will be out in full force to discover new, innovative gadgets and devices…
Read MoreBennett Day School Featured in Chicago Sun-Times
Bennett Day School was recently featured in an article by Chicago Sun-Times columnist Neil Steinberg. Click here to read more. Want to learn more about Bennett Day School? Sign up for an…
Read MoreThere’s Music in Everything
Exposing your child to music at an early age is an integral part of sensory development. It encourages movement, creativity and social/emotional responsiveness. If you’re looking to support your little…
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