Inspiring Life-long Learning for 25 Years
Wonder Garden - Autumn Chores
Autumn chores are more fun when you need a wagon!
Category In The Classroom
Wonder Garden - I did it!
Words every teacher loves to hear, “I DID IT!!!!”
6th, 7th & 8th Grades - Ancient Asian Geography
Sixth, seventh and eighth grades finished up their block on ancient Asian geography this week! Students enjoyed learning about different arts and practices from ancient times and each completed a project on a topic of their choice. They also experimented…
2nd & 3rd Grades - Saints & Heroes / The Golden Calf
Second graders are completing their last week of our Saints and Heroes block. Saint Francis and Saint Kevin are featured here from the chalkboard and watercolor paintings. I find it very interesting that animals become the messengers of the higher…
4th & 5th Grades - Geography
Fourth and fifth grade students are capping off their first blocks of study in geography this week. For fifth grade that meant delving into the study of North America, while fourth grade focused on Illinois, Lake County, and our region's…
2nd & 3rd Grades - Heroes & Saints
Form drawing is not only a beautiful experience and art, it is a curriculum element that strengthens thinking, planning, and will forces. The line’s movement requires sustained attention, a fluid pursuit, and spatial orientation. Here, third graders used three unbroken…
Sunflower Garden - Reverent Tones
The Early Childhood has a monthly experience with our music teacher, Elizabeth English. The children reverently listen and then “share” the tones around the circle as they imagine the twinkling stars in the heavens. These soft and quiet moments bring…
Sunflower Garden - A Peek at Circle Time
Apple Blossom Garden - Birthday Celebration
Making birthday banana bread for and celebrating a big FIFTH birthday on Thursday.
