Back in the days before COVID, I was looking for ideas to enhance my social justice curriculum in Grade 4. I was also curious to see how I might bring more of my own Ghanaian culture into the classroom, expanding the lens through which my students could see the world. When the opportunity arose to… Keep Reading
“We are scientists. We look for change!” The Kindergarten Science Motto by Beth Hawkins The end of the school year can make us adults a bit nostalgic about change and inspire us to think about how much our students have grown over the course of the year. (First day of school and last day of… Keep Reading
It’s not unusual for second grade students at schools like Park to tackle a “biography” project – an age-appropriate challenge centered on reading, research skills, writing, and presentation. For many years, Park Grade 2 students would choose a historical figure to research and write about, choosing from the familiar list of “history makers” – most… Keep Reading
What could be more exciting for young learners than the opportunity to discover and understand the natural world around them? That’s part of the everyday experience of Park PreK students in their work with Will Lyons, the PreK Science Specialist. When PreK went to a full day program in 2020, the department took advantage of… Keep Reading
The name Lunch Bunch alone brings a smile to Julie Mumford’s face. Julie’s role as a school counselor focuses on providing mental health resources daily to kids who are going through a hard time. While this is always rewarding, she looks forward to moments to connect proactively with students who may not engage with her… Keep Reading