Ruth Clifford
- Oct 25, 2019
Teaching Students About Health, Safety, and Wellness at Every Age
Do you know how to talk to your child about where babies are before they are born? Are you comfortable answering questions about private...
Beth Black, Head of School
- Oct 16, 2019
Assessing Student Learning in a Montessori Environment
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...
Becky Alukonis, Beginners Division Leader
- Oct 9, 2019
5 Tips for a Successful School Drop-off
As the days have turned into weeks, our youngest students have become increasingly comfortable with the school environment and classroom...
Merav Rosen, Design Lab Teacher
- Apr 11, 2019
The Value of Tinkering
For ages, children have made things out of unconventional materials and have taken things apart. Tinkering can satisfy a child's natural...
Ashley McLean, Primary Teacher
- Mar 28, 2019
Follow the Child: Navigating Gender Expression through Montessori Philosophy
“Following the child” is the epitome of Montessori education. As teachers, we observe students to understand and address their learning...
Rosie Allen, Primary Teacher
- Jan 18, 2019
Encourage Young Children to Listen With 4 Teacher-Approved Tips
Parents often remark that Wellan teachers have a magical power for getting children to listen. There may be some “magic” that comes with...