Why Play Matters
January 18th, 2023
Play clearly provides children with an experience that is joyful and fun. But it also helps children build and expand certain skills that are important parts of human development.
Posted in: Head of School's NotesPrep Alum Commits to Hondurans in Need
January 10th, 2023
A member of an already incredibly impressive class that has earned early decision admissions at schools including Harvard, Kenyon, Northeastern, and NYU, this Prep lifer is off to Tulane next year with altruistic plans for the future.
What is a Montessori "Prepared Environment"?
January 3rd, 2023
Visitors to our Montessori early school at Charlotte Prep always remark about the beautifully organized classrooms and the calm, soothing atmosphere. Creating this kind of setting is a central component of the Montessori education called the “prepared environment.”
Posted in: School Stories, Early SchoolChildhood is Full of Fresh Starts
December 14th, 2022
As we head into the new year, I am thinking about the importance of fresh starts. Childhood is really just a succession of fresh starts.
Posted in: Head of School's NotesTop High Schools Visit & Recruit Prep Students
December 7th, 2022
This fall, Prep hosted two high school fairs, giving our middle school students the opportunity to meet admissions representatives and prepare for the next chapter in their education.
A Size That's Just Right
November 30th, 2022
One of the signature features of our school is its size. At around 400 students, we are not too small or large.
Posted in: Head of School's Notes, PreK-8 Advantage5 Ways to Develop Your Child's Social Emotional Skills at Home
November 22nd, 2022
Here at Prep, we dedicate time each day to Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and weave the skills into our academic work. Here are some strategies parents can use to build and reinforce SEL skills at home.
Posted in: School Stories, ParentingCharacter is Destiny
November 8th, 2022
I believe people choose to be unethical because they think it will somehow benefit them. But unethical behavior almost always leads to psychological or emotional distress and ruin; it is an inherently selfish and self-destructive act.
Posted in: Head of School's NotesVestido de Jalisco
November 1st, 2022
One of our teachers, Laura Torres, generously shared her culture with students in her early school classroom during National Hispanic Heritage Month.
The Power of Reflection
October 19th, 2022
The famed educational philosopher John Dewey wrote, “we do not learn from experience; we learn from reflecting on experience.” This is an important distinction, especially for a school like ours that values experiential education.
Posted in: Head of School's Notes
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