Inspiring Life-long Learning for Over 25 Years
1st Grade - Finger Games
First graders engage in finger games during a handwork lesson.
Inspiring Life-long Learning for Over 25 Years
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5th Grade - Ancient India
The fifth grade began their first ancient cultures block this week! Their first exploration is focused on ancient India and the majestic stories that make up an incredible culture. We started the week with an introduction to India and with…
2nd & 3rd Grades - Shelters
Second and Third Grade students dug into their Human and Animal Shelters block this week. We imagined what the first dwelling made by humans could have looked like. Come see some of the beautifully created shelters on display in the…
2nd & 3rd Grades - Stories of Creation
Second and Third Grades studied Genesis and the stories of creation through painting and writing. Then they explored many of the colors in creation, while wondering..."what did the first dwelling in creation look like?" And finally—the riddle solved! The first…
All Grades - Glimpses from Beach & Nature Exploration Day
On Friday, September 8th, the students and teachers of Da Vinci’s grade school enjoyed Beach and Nature Exploration Day! They ventured to Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park in Zion for a day filled with exploration and fun. We are extremely…
2nd & 3rd Grades
2nd and 3rd grades, working together to solve math riddles and problems
6th, 7th & 8th Grades - Rome
Last week we explored the founding of Rome and how history grows from myth. This week we have followed the development of Rome from a kingdom, to a republic, and finally to an empire.
First Grade - Foot Drawing
Students practiced straight and curved lines using foot drawing. Incorporating movement of the limbs with form drawing strengthens student awareness of space and direction.
First Grade - Straight Lines
First grade continued its experience of straight lines during the form drawing block.