The Work Plan: Choosing and Planning in Primary
When I enter our Primary classroom, I am amazed by the humming and buzzing created by students moving around and connecting with each...
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...
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,...
1:1 Advisory Meetings Support Academic Success in Elementary
Above: A 3rd grader and his teacher meet to plan school work for the next week. Montessori education is well known for its value of...
Kate Kane, Wellan Librarian
- Jun 24, 2020
Enhancing Literacy and Language Through Children’s Books
There is nothing most children love more than hearing a good story. During the Primary years, children begin to develop early reading...
Sister Lauretta Maynard, Beginners Teacher
- Jan 17, 2020
An Educational Philosophy
Longtime Wellan teacher Sister Lauretta Maynard shares her heartfelt and inspirational philosophy on education in our latest blog post....
Sarah Donnelly, Learning Specialist
- Jan 10, 2020
Movement: Why It Matters, & Tips to Try at Home
During our work day, how often have we worked on a project and then thought, “I need to get up for awhile?” Often, that quick cup of...
Lauren Hawkes, Beginners Bridge Teacher
- Dec 18, 2019
The Bridge Experience
What is Bridge? Montessori philosophy is all about following the child’s needs—and close observation of students revealed an opportunity...
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...
