This infographic provides suggestions for how parents can support and empower their children when it’s time to go back to school.
This blog, written by first grade teacher Katie Leviton, provides suggestions for how parents can prepare their children for "school season."
For this “Chicago Summer Series,” we will be diving into the dynamic South Loop. Due to its recent residential and commercial development boom, the South Loop has made a name for itself among the assorted Chicago neighborhoods. While it’s known...
Hyde Park is filled with abundant historical attractions and breathtaking architecture where one can certainly spend a whole day exploring. The area is home to some of the world’s best museums, famous homes, up-and-coming restaurants, and one of...
Over the last year, Bennett Day School’s Special Projects Coordinator & Early Childhood Tinkering and Engineering Sciences Teacher, Frances Judd, worked with PK-4th grade students to co-design and develop the Osmo Kaleidoscope app. Now available...
Summer has officially begun and we want to share some ideas for fun, hands-on learning that will keep your kids engaged all season long. Luckily, Chicago has some of the most enriching attractions in the world, allowing this city to become our...
Studies show that camps of all kinds help kids build a solid sense of identity and community, while also contributing to mental and physical well-being. But with so many options out there, how can families make the best choice possible for their...
By Frances Judd, Special Projects Coordinator & Early Childhood Tinkering and Engineering Sciences Lab Teacher
I love sharing these photos of enthusiastic and engaged learners at Bennett Day School as they participate in Bennett Labs projects:
How We Made the Gaga Pit
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In November, I had the privilege of engaging in a discussion at the offices of education law firm,Franczek Radelet, with University of Chicago Constitutional Law Professor, Justin Driver. His new book,The Schoolhouse Gate:Public Education, the...
