As you know, at the heart of our school is a belief that children need to be engaged in play-based learning while immersed in nature. Since we are a school on a farm we spend a substantial amount of time…
Once there was apple tree living in the wide, wide world… Clara’s Song
WCVB.com September 1, 2016 There is a growing movement in the U.S. towards nature-based learning. The curriculum focuses on staying outside all year to prepare kids for the traditional classroom setting. Research suggests the exposure to nature helps children become…
Wall Street Journal July 8, 2016 A strange thing happened to mothers and fathers and children at the end of the 20th century. It was called “parenting.” As long as there have been human beings, mothers and fathers and many…
The Boston Globe May 13, 2016 I’ll admit it: I’m in danger of becoming a helicopter parent. After reading Julie Lythcott-Haims book, “How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Over-parenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success,” I…
By Ben Mardell, Project Zero at the Harvard Graduate School of Education & Lesley University; Lisa Fiore, Lesley University; Marina Boni, Early Childhood Department, Boston Public Schools; Melissa Tonachel, Mission Hill School, Boston Public Schools Driven by concerns about future…
Dear Parents, From time to time parents have questions about our goals in preparing their child for her next school. This is a time of year when there is often a high level of anxiety about school interview results, feedback,…
By Tovia Smith NPR It’s become the new buzz phrase in education: “Got grit?” Around the nation, schools are beginning to see grit as key to students’ success — and just as important to teach as reading and math. Experts…
The New York Times February 11, 2016 By Anahad O’Connor Dr. Maya Shetreat-Klein has a message for the parents of small children: Don’t be afraid of dirt. She is a firm believer in the idea that children in Westernized countries…