Parents & Tots Playdate at Bennett Day School
Bennett Day School invites all toddlers, moms and dads to our first Parents & Tots Playdate event series! Our pint-sized participants will have the opportunity to interact with others and learn through play in a guided, educational setting. Early childhood education is a crucial part of the growing process, as toddlers absorb a significant amount…
Don’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 to offer this summer. The interactive event will feature multiple stations staffed with Bennett Day Camp counselors, as well as representatives from Bennett Day Camp…
Event: 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 distracted and addicted to technology. Bennett Day School has partnered with Deverah Heitner, Ph.D and author of Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in their Digital…
Our Top Toy and Game Picks for Black Friday
Take a look at our faculty recommended Black Friday Toy and Game Picks – 2017
Join us at the Bucktown Garden Walk!
Bennett Day School is the proud sponsor of the Bucktown Garden Walk Children’s Area! We will be on-site at Churchill Park on July 15-16 from 10am-1pm. Join us to mix and mingle with the Bennett Day community and participate in some nature-inspired play. This event is particularly special for us as some of our very own BDS…
The Week of the Young Child at Bennett Day School
The Week of the Young Child is an annual celebration hosted by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) celebrating early learning, young children, their teachers and families. When the dates for this year’s celebration were announced, the Early Childhood Team was eager to plan experiences for our children that would highlight…
Diversity: Culture Through Sharing
Family Share at Bennett Day School Once a year, each one of our families leads a classroom Morning Meeting to share and teach their child’s class about a unique aspect of their family traditions. The Family Share is approximately 20 minutes, and can focus on anything that a family does together, from everyday routines and…
Winter Twilight in Our Community
—by Kate Cicchelli and Meg Fitzgerald Last Friday, we hosted our 3rd Annual Winter Twilight event, and evening of reading and family gathering inspired by Italy’s Reggio Narra, a citywide event dedicated to the concept of narrative. Throughout the town of Reggio Emilia, for one day a year, parents, teachers, civic leaders, community members, open…
The 10 Best Winter Books for Kids
Winter Reading Round Up: Faculty Book Recommendations As the days get colder, snuggling up next to your child with a delightful book becomes more and more appealing. We compiled a list of some of our classroom’s favorite winter reads that your child will love. We find that books makes fantastic gifts during the holiday season as…
