Family Project-Based Learning (PBL)
We’re kicking off a new school-wide project called “Family PBL” and we invite you to join in!
How to Build a Responsive Livingroom
This blog, written by first grade teacher Katie Leviton, provides suggestions for how parents can implement a Responsive Classroom approach at home.
Back to School: 4 Ways to Prepare Your Kids
This blog, written by first grade teacher Katie Leviton, provides suggestions for how parents can prepare their children for “school season.”
Junior Kindergarteners Channel NPR with Podcast on the Human Body
Inspired by the children’s doctor-themed dramatic play and the Bennett Day “Get Wellthy” Challenge, Mr. Nearpass and Ms. Simmons’ kindergarten classroom spent three months researching the body and medical professions to better understand how to keep themselves healthy.
6 Picture Books to Warm Up Your Winter Break
Aside from the sheer joy of imagination, children reading for pleasure outside of school is linked to higher levels of empathy, problem-solving, communication, and even performance in academic areas. As we get ready for Winter Break, what will your child be reading at home over the next few weeks? We curated this list of recently…
