Becky Alukonis, Beginners Division Leader
- Mar 21, 2019
The Power of Choice in Childhood
Childhood is often portrayed as an idyllic time filled with carefree days and little to no worries, stress, or responsibilities. However,...
Katie Quann Ng, Music Specialist
- Feb 8, 2019
Building a Musical Foundation at Wellan
Everyone learns to speak before reading. The idea that everyone learns how to speak their native language easily—because it is a natural...
Michael Silverstone, Lower Elementary Teacher
- Jan 14, 2019
Adventures in Podcasting: A Recess Interest Group Creates “The NMS Listener”
Electronic music plays. A hand signal counts down: three, two, one . . . now! “Welcome to The NMS Listener. In this segment we’re going...
Kathie Dowd, Librarian
- Dec 13, 2018
New to the NMS Library: PAWS TO READ Program
At some point in our lives, most of us have probably experienced anxiety about reading aloud to a group. It can be especially...
Neus Carmona, Beginners Teacher
- Apr 9, 2018
Confident Toddler, Clean Home: A Guide for “First Chores”
“No one can be free unless he is independent: therefore, the first, active manifestations of the child’s individual liberty must be so...
Ashley Robinson, Communications Coordinator
- Apr 2, 2018
“Elementary Expo” Showcases Student Research, Spurs Lifelong Learning
Each spring at NMS, the Elementary Expo presents a culmination of research projects created by students in first through sixth grade. The...