Tools for Keeping Calm – Dr. Cheryl Blau
Life is messy. It doesn’t always go according to plan. This is as true for toddlers or teens as it is for adults. Things happen, and we feel however we feel about it. Although we cannot control the emotions that “show up” for us, we can decide which feelings we choose to “fuel.” Say … Continue reading Tools for Keeping Calm – Dr. Cheryl Blau
Grandparents and Special Friends Day
Students invited grandparents and special friends to experience a typical day at New Morning School
The Importance of Natural Movement | Paul Hanna
My family did some traveling this summer. We listened to lots of toddler-curated music, but we also had the opportunity to catch an audiobook we loved -- “Movement Matters” by Katy Bowman. I recommend this book. The book is a collection of essays written by the movement scientist (specifically a “biomechanist”), who believes a … Continue reading The Importance of Natural Movement | Paul Hanna
The many ways of sitting attentively for learning
Successful learning in school is often equated to sitting up straight in a desk. However, that is simply not the case. Students are actually able to concentrate on their classwork in a variety of ways. At New Morning School in Plymouth, MI, students are provided the opportunity to sit at tables, desks, even on the … Continue reading The many ways of sitting attentively for learning