Devon Beidler, Assistant Head of School
- Dec 16, 2016
Executive Function Skills: Strategies to Help Your Child
“Why aren’t you ready for school yet?” “I can’t find the book I need for class.” “Have you finished cleaning your room?” “Why do I have...
Becky Alukonis, Beginners Division Leader
- Dec 13, 2016
Cabin Fever? Art is the Answer!
Winter weather often leads to extended periods indoors both at home and at school. Art activities are a wonderful way to help curb cabin...
Krissy Canastar, Primary Drama Specialist
- Dec 9, 2016
“Behind the Scenes” of Primary Drama
Children are natural performers. They are uninhibited, a little wacky and can cry on cue! All you need to do is watch a few minutes of...
At NMS, “Engineering is Elementary”
This year, NMS has partnered with the Boston Museum of Science to bring their exciting “Engineering is Elementary” curriculum to the...
Devon Beidler, Assistant Head of School
- Dec 2, 2016
Instilling (and Practicing) Lifelong Learning Habits
As educators, we value creating a community of learners both for children and adults—teachers and parents alike. The best way to help our...
Allison Lynch, Director of Auxiliary Programs
- Nov 22, 2016
The Thanksgiving Feast: It Takes a Village
There are only a few things that really terrify me in this world, and shopping at Costco on the Saturday before Thanksgiving is one them....
Katie Hamill, Primary Division Leader
- Nov 18, 2016
Teaching Gratitude
Every year as Thanksgiving arrives, we take time to reflect on the things that make our lives great. At NMS during Circle or Group Time,...
Becky Alukonis, Beginners Division Leader
- Nov 10, 2016
Montessori in the Home
In my 15 years as a Montessori toddler teacher, I have discussed the topic of Montessori in the home environment hundreds of times in a...
NMS Mascot Election
It’s election season at NMS, and the race for official school mascot is tight! Students are learning about the electoral process through...
Beth Black, Head of School
- Oct 28, 2016
The Backyard School
The summer I turned twelve, I started a preschool in my backyard. At 50 cents per child for a 3-hour morning of childcare, The Backyard...
