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.
School Shouldn’t Suck: Bennett Day School Teachers Share Project-Based Learning Strategies at BOOST Conference
What if school didn’t have to suck? That’s the question posed by Dr. Shannon Hurst, Upper School Science Teacher, and Alex Modica, Upper School Humanities Teacher, during their presentation at the 2024 BOOST Conference. The approach to project-based learning (PBL) at Bennett Day School is not only making school engaging, but it’s also fostering deeper learning, collaboration, and real-world impact.
What Anti-Bias Education Looks Like in Early Childhood
As we embark on the journey of nurturing young minds, it’s crucial to recognize the profound impact that an Anti-Bias education can have on the development of our children.
Virtual Workshop: Co-Regulation in Early Childhood
Self-regulation, the ability to manage thoughts and feelings to accomplish goals or directive actions, has become recognized as foundational in promoting well-being across the lifespan, including educational achievement and physical, emotional, social, and economic health. Co-Regulation Workshop Overview Self-regulation leads to the behaviors necessary for success in school, relationships, and the workplace; however, it’s not internal…
The Power of Authentic Assessment in PreK-12 Education
In traditional education, assessment often involves standardized tests or grades. At Bennett, we believe in a more holistic and individualized approach to assessing student progress.
Redefining Success: Navigating Academic Pressure in Middle & High School
As parents, caregivers, and educators, we need to ask ourselves what we truly want for our children. Is “getting into a good college” the sole definition of success? Are we willing to sacrifice their physical and mental health, happiness, and love for learning for a vague future payoff?
