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Australian Aboriginal Art

To kick off a yearlong appreciation of visual arts from around the world we first looked at the word “continent.” What is a continent? How is it defined? We soon Read More >>

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Haiku

Students from 1st to 3rdgrade were introduced to haiku and the proper method in which to construct these poems. As a way to assist them in understanding the syllables that Read More >>

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Biomes

For this class, all of the 3rdgrade students learned about the ocean and the connection the creatures of the sea have to the land. They first watched a Bill Nye Read More >>

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Discussion Box

A custom supported by our collaborative environment here at The New School is Discussion Box. Discussion Box gives students the opportunity to voice their concerns. Students write down their concerns Read More >>

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Equalizing

Beginning in the Fall, a group of eight kindergarten, first and second graders took part in a math class focusing on Equalizing. Using a variety of manipulatives they investigated how Read More >>

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Human Body Systems

The older students began their exploration of the human body by learning about the skeletal system. They took part in a variety of activities that helped them come to conclusions Read More >>

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Louis Braille Book Club

Our third book in a series for this book club is about Louis Braille, the boy who invented a way for blind people to read.  All of the participants in Read More >>

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Centers for our youngest students

Centers are an important part of the day for Kindergarten and First Grade students.  Every day they participate in at least one language arts, math and gross/fine motor center. Children Read More >>

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Immigration for older students

The whole school has been learning about Immigration to the United States. In addition the oldest students (grades 5 – 8) studied Ellis Island. We read a book about the Read More >>