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Ashley McLean, Primary Teacher
- Jun 1, 2018
Grace and Courtesy in Primary Classrooms (and Beyond!)
An example of Grace and Courtesy: children learn how to interrupt politely when a teacher is working with another child—by quietly...
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Lisa Levine
- May 25, 2018
Building Skills for Peace: Social-Emotional Learning in Lower Elementary
Lower Elementary (ages 6-9) is a time when children enter what Maria Montessori called the Second Plane of Development. During this time,...
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Deanna Griffiths, Director of Admissions
- May 17, 2018
A Wellan Tradition: Building Community through Host Families
Caring. Curious. Confident. Community. Wellan believes that a thriving, cohesive community provides a role model for children,...