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Lead Designer and Director of Upper School Martin Moran on TEDx Talks, Discusses Creativity in High School

Lead Designer and Director of Upper School at Bennett Day School, Martin Moran, recently spoke at a TEDx event about how to create a high school where adolescents can be creative and motivated. Check out the video below to hear more.  

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Bennett 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 info session!

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There’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 Mozart’s creativity, gather everyday household items and construct your own orchestra! Tupperware and wooden spoons become giant drums to keep the rhythm while paper towel…

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Why Is Preschool Important?

From the age zero to six, there is a significant amount of brain development happening. For example, when a child turns three, they are at a ripe age for language development. It’s important for parents to find a preschool that can foster this development in their child. Learn more from Meg Fitzgerald, Early Childhood Director,…

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What Should I Expect of a 3 Year Old?

What goes on in the mind of a three-year-old child? At this age, they’re developing a variety of cognitive abilities through socialization and play. Learn more from Meg Fitzgerald, Early Childhood Director, in the video below.   Want to know more about our program and philosophies? Click here to sign up for one of our…

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What Should I Look for in a Preschool Program?

There are many elements to consider when searching for the right preschool for your child, including learning philosophy, classroom setup and teacher-student interaction. Meg Fitzgerald, Early Childhood Director at Bennett Day School, explains what parents should look for in a preschool program.   Want to know more about our program and philosophies? Click here to…

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We Are Bennett Day School

Our community comes from all over Chicago to Bennett Day School for one reason: to join a collaborative culture that nurtures curiosity. Check out the video below to hear what our amazing faculty has to say about Bennett Day School.   Want to know more about our program and philosophies? Click here to sign up…

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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…

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Learning through pasta and a progressive approach

The beauty in students and teachers constructing the learning together is that it allows children’s curiosity to guide the investigation and learning. Recently, our class discovered our shared interest in pasta after one of the students built a pasta factory out of building blocks. At first, we brought in different pasta from our homes and…

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