“Gummy, will you read me a book?” My grandson asked with a beaming smile. As most grandchildren do, he knew that a smile and bright eyes...

You may have noticed something new in the signatures you see at the end of an email from someone at school. No, I’m not talking about the...

Do you know how to talk to your child about where babies are before they are born? Are you comfortable answering questions about private...

As seen in the 2018–2019 Wellan Year in Review “I got an 87% on the Pink Tower!” Sounds absurd, right? What might that even mean? How...

As the days have turned into weeks, our youngest students have become increasingly comfortable with the school environment and classroom...

For ages, children have made things out of unconventional materials and have taken things apart. Tinkering can satisfy a child's natural...

“Following the child” is the epitome of Montessori education. As teachers, we observe students to understand and address their learning...

Parents often remark that Wellan teachers have a magical power for getting children to listen. There may be some “magic” that comes with...

As we enter the first week of December and temperatures begin to drop, the Umbrella Programs Team is brainstorming all sorts of creative...

An example of Grace and Courtesy: children learn how to interrupt politely when a teacher is working with another child—by quietly...