We Nurture Growth
Independent schools educate the whole child, supporting students as they grow intellectually and become physically and emotionally fit.
Independent schools educate the whole child, supporting students as they grow intellectually and become physically and emotionally fit.
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How Princeton Montessori Students "Tune In"
It’s no secret that family life today is a juggling act for both parents and children. Thanks to yoga teacher Erin Galbraith, Princeton Montessori School students are learning to “tune in” and find their inner stillness. Trained at the renowned Kripalu School of Yoga in Stockbridge, MA, Galbraith has been teaching yoga in the greater […]
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‘Proprioceptive Input’ Changing Classroom Setting on Bolles PVB Campus
Through the use of Hokki stools, size-appropriate wobble chairs, chair air cushions and standing desks, the Bolles Lower School Ponte Vedra Beach Campus is providing students with new ways to practice “proprioceptive input.” A method of learning using appropriate classroom movement to engage the body and brain, the concept supports classroom use of standing-biased desks, […]
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This is The Hill
As “The Family Boarding School,” The Hill School (Pottstown, Pa.) is a purposefully small and close learning community — a place where academic excellence is based on a challenging curriculum and innovative teaching; a faculty of dedicated teachers involved with many aspects of our students’ daily lives; and a structured, supportive environment. This video provides […]
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A River, A Bridge, A Lighthouse
The Lower School campus of Riverdale Country School is situated next to the Hudson River. Kindergarteners explore the river’s ecosystem and learn about its features, including the George Washington Bridge and the Little Red Lighthouse. This project inspired Helena Garrabou-Vancells and Maia Shulman, who teach movement and mindfulness to the children. What if the children […]
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Walking in Another’s Shoes Helps Middle Schoolers Grow
This year, seventh and eighth graders in Eton School’s Language Arts/Social Studies program spent several months studying Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, examining central questions such as what factors influence our moral growth and what kinds of experiences help us judge right from wrong. The class explored concepts such as “universe of obligation” and […]
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Kent School First Grade Students Write Persuasively
Cheryl Plummer, First Grade teacher at Kent School in Chestertown, MD incorporated many teaching methods and learning opportunities into a request for a new classroom rug. Students wrote persuasive arguments using their weekly vocabulary words. They determined how large the new rug should to accommodate next year’s class by conducting interviews with the Admission Office. […]
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Why Mindfulness Matters in Education
Research has proven that practicing mindfulness-based meditation and yoga in the classroom improves students’ focused attention and self-awareness, which contribute to academic success. Mindfulness-based practices also offer measurable health benefits and can reduce anxiety and depression. These valuable activities have become part of the daily routine in the second grade at Glen Urquhart School. Every […]
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Nurturing Leadership & Research Skills in Middle School
At Capitol Hill Day School, developing self-reflection and critical thinking skills is part of the curriculum for all students, from prekindergarten through 8th grade. In every classroom and on 300+ field trips each year, students are encouraged to ask questions, collect and analyze data, and present their findings. Beginning in 6th grade, Capitol Hill Day […]
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Presentations of Learning Demonstrate Creative “Ways of Thinking”
At Blue School, the pursuit of creativity revolves around the thinking process. Course content for students in grades 6-8 focuses on six “Ways of Thinking”: Establishing Voice, Asking Questions, Perspective Taking, Using Evidence, and Promoting Reflection. Classes in Mathematics, Integrated Studies (team-taught Science & World History), and Novels and Nonfiction, along with a variety of […]
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Project-Based Learning Activities Turn Students into Experts
For seniors taking Charleston Collegiate School’s year-long Exhibition of Mastery program, individually created scholarly projects require problem-solving, researching, and presentation skills. Supported by a team of faculty, outside advisors, and students, seniors become experts on their topics, and the results are examined and evaluated in a unique, public demonstration of knowledge—symposium-style exhibitions before the CCS […]
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CARROLLWOOD DAY SCHOOL RECEIVES CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COMMISSION
Carrollwood Day School received a Certificate of Appreciation on Thursday, October 20, 2016, from the Environmental Protection Commission for their innovative athletic field design. The CDS final site plan minimized wetland impacts by combining their athletic needs into one location and a Conservation Easement to SWFWMD will be recorded for 20.53 acres of nearby property […]
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Fifth Grade: Plot. Characters. Pictures…Book It!
Fifth grade authors, editors, and art directors as well as their teachers waded together through an eye-opening experience of conceiving, writing, and illustrating unbound picture books. The unit launched in the library as English teacher Ben Bacon and librarian Laurie Prothro introduced a variety of picture book styles and formats, as well as provided a […]