Amazing Grace

The younger classes read Amazing Grace in Character. The story describes the main character's challenges in pursing her dreams. Amazing Grace teaches children that passion and perseverance are more powerful than other people's perceptions. Enjoy the video. Fondly, Catriona Schmidt

Assertiveness Training

The 8's and 9's learned about different approaches to interacting with friends. We reviewed the disadvantages of being aggressive and passive. Role playing was of course a bit hit! Ultimately, students explored how to stand up for themselves without being mean or feeling afraid. It's important for children to be heard by their peers. Helping them find their voices to express their thoughts and feelings is invaluable. We explored why sometimes it's easier to act passively...no conflict, avoid arguments, keep things calm...The discussion among the students was insightful. We will continue practicing assertiveness training in the upcoming months. Ask your child the differences among being assertive, passive,and aggressive. (One student even brought up passive/aggressive...very mature thinking!)

Reading Biographies

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Patience? What's That?

Our monthly theme for November is patience and self-control. Waiting for recess, waiting to be called on in class, and waiting in line for lunch can really take a lot of patience for a child. The Lower School will focus on skills needed for self-control at the various age levels. The 6th age class listened to a story entitled, It's Hard to be Five. The story shares how important is it to be in control of ourselves and the effects our behavior has on those around us.