The Primes Class (K-1-2) considers Thanksgiving and all that they give thanks for . . . The Primes are thankful that… I am thankful for God because he made everything. On the sixth day, he made people.—L. I am thankful for giving away toys so...
MoreThe Feast: Food, Song, and Community
By Andrea Laird The Holiday Season has arrived! The Children’s School celebrates Thanksgiving with our traditional Feast at school. We come together to share a meal and sing some favorite songs. Each class prepares part of the meal to share with...
MoreHolidays with Young Children
By Cindy Finch Many families begin to consider the role of special events, celebrations, and holidays in children’s lives this time of year. Here are some thoughts about Halloween, our school approach to holidays, and some ideas for creating...
MoreRemembering 9-11
By Cindy Finch Another September 11th is here, and my mind turns to the events of 13 years ago. I had just begun my position as Director of the school, and my youngest child (who is an adult now) was still a student here. We will do nothing to...
MoreA Time of Settling
By Cindy Finch We are soon to enter a time of settling at The Children’s School—children and families are developing a sense of routine about the school days, the parent-toddler families arrived this week to begin their program year, our Fall...
MorePress Release: Diane Levin to Speak
Teaching Young Children in the Digital Age Author to present free talk for parents and educators Diane Levin, Ph.D. offers special evening at Boise State University BOISE – April 2014 – Author and teacher Diane Levin will present a free talk for...
MoreChanges, Structures, and Family Life
By Cindy Finch The school year has begun and all is well—or is it? Although it seems that the beginning of school and the reestablishment of routines should bring a new settling for children, the reality can be quite different. I’ve recently...
MoreFear and Parenting: There’s Always Something to Worry About
By Cindy Finch If you don’t worry about your children, skip this article. “We are not safe” screamed a headline in 2004 (a headline that referred to the final report of the 9-11 commission). I was on vacation with my family when that headline was...
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