News & Events
How the Chicago Tech Surge is Shaping Education
Many large corporations have been relocating their headquarters to downtown Chicago, bringing with them young or expecting families. According to Martin Moran, lead designer of the Bennett Day School Upper School, the rising surge of these tech-oriented families is ushering in a new, progressive change in Chicago’s education system. Demand is Increasing The tech world…
Progressive Summer Camp Options for Pre-K through Middle School Kids
Summer camp enrollment deadlines are fast approaching! Bennett Day School will morph into Bennett Day Camp this year, offering a choose-your-own-adventure-style day camp experience at its West Town campus. Each camp promises to reinforce important life skills and keep kids actively engaged all summer. Explorers Camp Rising junior and senior kindergartners (4 and 5 year…
Student Project: Rearranged Classroom
Bennett Day School prides itself on developing lifelong learners and leaders across all grade levels. A great example of how we foster these skills is through an adaptive learning program that challenges students academic, social and emotional skills. As we near the end of the school year, the students and teachers decided they needed a…
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 stories recommended by Bennett Day School teachers. “Ben Draws Trouble” By Matt Davies A young boy draws everything he sees, but his favorite subjects are…
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…
Cross-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 opens up new opportunities and avenues of thought, while fostering social and emotional learning. Cross-grade collaboration gives students the chance to interact with older children…
The 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 about ice into a month-long construction experience. Case in point: there’s currently an ice cave in our senior kindergarten classroom. The impromptu project began with…
Important 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 care credit is one way parents can find financial relief when paying for childcare. Dependent Care Credit The Dependent Care Credit is a tax credit…
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…
Summer 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 experience, and one of our favorites is our culinary arts program. At culinary arts camp, children will spend their mornings participating in food-themed outdoor exploration…
