How Cool is MY School
A blog by staff, parents, students, etc.
Where are all the HoneyBees Going?
Ms. Shantile's 3rd Grade Scientists are investigating possible causes for the decline of honeybee populations. They are analyzing how living in a group makes honeybees susceptible to some of the causes of decline. Today, Ms. Mary (Master BeeKeeper) visited the group...
Black History Month
Throughout February our classes spent time researching We are proud of how the students were able to highlight the contributions of some key individuals and their contributions to society. Aside from a few wardrobe malfunctions, we know you will enjoy the videos....
7th/8th Grade Literature Circle
Our 7/8th grade students are participating in Literature Circles based on the book Crucible. They are enthusiastically engaged in discussions that make connections between gender roles and gender stereotypes from the book and in society.
Music Composition Class
Upper School Students have recently switched enrichment classes. To begin this class, they are learning how to use and create music using Soundtrap, a browser-based Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). As the class goes on they will be composing original songs,...
Bucket Drumming
With the nice weather Mr. Chris took the 4th Grade Music Class outdoors! Check out what they did!
Happy National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day
Today (February 6th) is National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day! We decided to celebrate a day early and end our week with some fun! The whole school (in-person & virtual students) participated in eating ice cream (or popsicles) for breakfast! HOW FUN!!
2 HEALTHY RECIPES KIDS CAN MAKE
A great way to get kids to eat healthy foods is to involve them in the process of making it. Most kids love going into the kitchen and experimenting with the different foods in the cabinet. If parents involve their kids in preparing the food, not only does this turn...
Math Matters, Even for Little Kids
Stanford professor Deborah Stipek explains the parallel to the alphabet: “ Learning to count by rote teaches children number words and order, but it does not teach them number sense, any more than singing the letters L-M-N-O-P in the alphabet song teaches phonemic...
Ways for Children to Make Money
These days children are increasingly becoming more interested in earning money to feel independent and to practice saving. With the advancement of technology, & children’s unique and creative genius, growing a business can build confidence, develop social skills,...
Slow and Steady Wins the Race
It seems like we’re all in a race. A race to the polls, a race for equality, a race to find a balance, a race for a cure. Our kids are certainly feeling it, too. I came across a Chinese Proverb that says, “Be not afraid of growing slowly. Be afraid of standing...
Benefit from Outdoor Learning
Let’s be honest, when you think of school or doing school work you think of being in your seat, pencil paper and books. Truthfully, studies have proven that learning happens anywhere, so why limit yourself to just the inside of a building. By committing to learning...
Why Stretching is Extremely Important
Stretching is an extremely important practice to add to your daily routine to be on your way to better health. Even if you are not planning on exercising vigorously, it is still important to stretch in order to receive multiple benefits for your body and your mind....
The Theory of Multiple Intelligence
A little while ago I was assign to take a training about: Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences. These are the...
Easy E’s: How to Take it to the Next Level
Hey everybody! I’m not here to tease. Let me tell you a little something...
Kindergarten Math Tips
Do you want to know how you can help your kindergartner master the basics of math outside of the classroom? Incorporating basic math concepts into everyday activities is a great way to help build your child math skills. Having your child line up their favorite toys to...
Latin American culture
Latin American culture, from north to south and east to west has its own personality and it’s characterized by having a unique and unrepeatable history. But what makes up the ‘Culture’ of a country and how can we experience it? Some of the definitions of ‘culture’ are...
Executive Functioning
Many people, adults, and children alike demonstrate difficulties with making decisions, switching gears from one activity to another, working efficiently, and completing multi-step tasks. These challenges and several others are examples of executive functioning...
Benefits of Art
Motor Skills: Many of the motions involved in making art, such as holding a paintbrush or scribbling with a crayon, are essential to the growth of fine motor skills in young children.Language Development: For very young children, making art—or just talking about...