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Chicago Summer Series: Uncover the History of Hyde Park
Hyde Park is an abundant neighborhood filled with historical attractions and breathtaking architecture where one can certainly spend a whole day exploring. The area is home to some of the world’s best museums, famous homes, up-and-coming restaurants and one of the most notable universities. Here are few spots we suggest you check out with your…
Chicago Summer Series: Panoramic Views of Pilsen
If you’re looking for Chicago destinations rich in history, art and culture, Pilsen should be high on your list. This neighborhood on the city’s Southwest side may be small, but it’s densely packed with must-sees. This past school year, first-grade students watched a video about Ellis Island, which sparked a fantastic discussion about why people…
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…
Chicago Summer Series: Notable Treasures in Bronzeville
Summer has officially begun and we want to share some ideas for fun, hands-on learning that will keep your kid engaged all season long. Luckily, Chicago has some of the most enriching attractions in the world, allowing this city to become our classroom. Bennett Day students (Pre-K – 2nd Grade) went on a combined…
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…
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…
Tinker Lab Take-Apart and Circuits Galore!
Curious to see what’s happening in our Tinker Labs? Early Childhood Campus The world of electricity and circuits is all about making connections; literally and figuratively. Squishy Circuits are an excellent avenue for our youngest learners to do just that. Just the appearance of the conductive dough is familiar for most everyone because it looks just like Playdough….
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…
