Five Practical Ways to Maintain a Sense of Routine During the Holidays
The holiday season brings a wonderful mix of celebrations, travel, late nights, and special gatherings. These experiences are meaningful opportunities for children to engage with family, friends, and new experiences. At the same time, they can be stressors for young children, who thrive on predictable routines.
Beyond Distraction: Why Removing Cell Phones is the Best Investment in Our Children’s Future
For adolescents, having the world at their fingertips twenty-four hours a day isn’t necessarily what is best for them. At Bennett Day School, we recognize that the ubiquitous presence of the smartphone is fundamentally undermining the core goals of education: deep learning, emotional well-being, and genuine community building.
Supporting Young Children Through Transitions: Building Routines, Resilience, and Connection
Big feelings during small transitions are completely normal — especially for young children. In this blog, our Bambini teachers share simple, compassionate strategies to help parents support children through everyday moments like leaving the park or cleaning up after playtime.
Developing Leaders: Inside Our New Counselor in Training Program
This summer, Bennett launched its first-ever Counselor in Training (CIT) program, giving rising 5th–9th graders the chance to step into leadership roles at camp. From guiding younger campers to gaining hands-on experience in child development, our CITs discovered the rewards—and responsibilities—of mentoring others.
Threads of Connection: “100 Languages” in the Art Studio
How do we express what we know, feel, and imagine? In the Art Studio at Bennett, our students embody the “100 Languages” — using traditional art mediums, loose parts, and personal storytelling to communicate in new ways. Inspired by the work of Judith Scott, our 1st and 2nd graders transformed yarn into deeply personal sculptures, embedding notes of encouragement and hidden messages within their creations. Through this process, they discovered that art isn’t just something we make—it’s a way to find meaning and connect with ourselves and the world around us.
International Baccalaureate (IB) vs. Project-Based Learning (PBL): Which Approach is Right for Your Child?
How does International Baccalaureate (IB) differ from a school like Bennett that utilizes Project-Based Learning (PBL) & Competency-Based Assessment? While both models aim to prepare students for success beyond the classroom, they differ significantly in their structure, philosophy, and assessment methods.
How to Resolve Social Conflicts in Kindergarten
Navigating social conflicts is a vital part of growth for our four- and five-year-olds. At this stage, learning to resolve disagreements in a healthy way helps children develop empathy, self-regulation, and effective communication—essential skills for building strong, positive relationships.
How to Talk To Your Child About School
As a parent, you may find yourself in this boat: How was school today? Fine. What did you do? Played on the playground. What are you learning about? I don’t know.
Cally Vevers Receives NBOA Professional Achievement Award
The award honors business and operations staff at independent schools who have made significant and lasting contributions to their school’s operations or financial health.
