Lisa Lappin Levine, Curriculum Associate
- Dec 8, 2022
Beyond the Numbers: How Wellan's Kindergarten Math Club Builds Real-World Connections
“Who uses math every day in their professions?” Ms. Fiona asks a group of twelve third year Primary students. Hands dart up in the air...
Wellan Is a Boston “Family Favorite” Winner in Four Categories!
Boston-area families choose Wellan for both educational excellence and our warm, inclusive community. Wellan’s preschool, elementary, and...
Community Action through Collaboration and Art: An Experiential Learning Initiative at Wellan
As we come to the end of another school year at Wellan Montessori School, we feel proud of all our students as we look back at how much...
Austin Matte, Beginners Bridge Teacher
- May 10, 2022
Not a Teacher, but a Guide: The Role of the Adult
The greatest sign of success for a teacher is to be able to say, “The children are now working as if I did not exist” (Montessori,...
Arrested Development: A Vision Shatters in War-torn Ukraine
JFK, 1993: A slight woman with a long maroon coat descends a bustling stairway in an airport terminal. As she walks down the hall, the...
Austin Matte, Beginners Bridge Teacher
- Mar 8, 2022
Turning Nothing into Something: The Little Interactions Matter
Austin Matte, one of our Beginner Bridge teachers, originally wrote this blog post for the Upstone Montessori School blog — a school...
Black History Education: Helpful Resources to Continue Important Conversations at Home
Black History is a crucial part of American History. By Kindergarten, most students know who Martin Luther King Jr. is, and that he was a...
Encouraging Your Child’s Passion in STEM: A Discussion with Design Lab Specialist Merav Rosen
The influence of traditional ideas of gender roles and stereotypes still significantly impacts the number of women and girls who pursue...
Vanessa Irzyk, Art Specialist
- Feb 1, 2022
At-Home Art Gallery: 5 Ways to Showcase Your Young Artist’s Work
As an artist, teacher, and mother, I know first-hand how gratifying it is to share artwork with the people you care about. In our Art...
Wellan Middle School Students Broaden Classroom Learning at the Newton Community Farm
This autumn, Wellan’s Voyager Middle School class is participating in an exciting experiential learning program! When most of us think of...
