By by Mia Hammerschmidt | Educational Support Teacher Baking during the holidays is more than just a festive activity—it's a wonderful way to help children with learning challenges develop important skills in a hands-on, engaging way. Measuring ingredients strengthens...
By Mia Hammerschmidt | Education Support Teacher Assigning chores to children is more than just teaching them responsibility—it fosters independence, builds confidence, and strengthens their connection to the family unit. Research has shown that children who do chores...
by Dr. Jon Herzenberg, WSP School Director As deeply caring parents who are invested and engaged in your child’s education, the question of how is your child’s school preparing them for their future and where their education will take them is natural and reasonable....
by Bridget Kenevan, WSP Middle and High School Counselor As the mom of a teenage son, the topic of the current presidential race has been on my mind. In that role, I think often about how this election season, and the ways in which the messages of the current...
by Priyanka Rajan, WSP Parent Have you ever wondered what happens to your kitchen scraps? Instead of ending up in a landfill, they could be transformed into rich, nourishing soil. This magical process is called composting, and it’s easier than you think! Composting is...
by WSP Early Childhood Faculty Members Summer is here, bringing with it the joy and peace of sunny days, warm earth, cool splashing water, smooth white sands, the blue ocean, and the vibrant growth of nature all around us. To help you make the most of this lively...
Teacher Meeta has been our Sunflower Kindergarten Assistant for several years. Though she is now teaching the grades 1-5 movement classes (also known as "games") , she generously shared her treasure trove of tried-and-true kindergarten recipes for us to try at home...
by Marie-Aude Belanger | Community & Events Coordinator Are you tired of the same old lunch routine for your kids? Take a cue from these creative parents who've shared their favorite lunchbox ideas: First grade parent Pooja's Traditional Touch Rice and daal...
Do your carefully prepared meals come home untouched? Fear not! We asked a few WSP veterans for their best kid lunch ideas. Quick and Tasty Ideas. WSP parent & Sunflower Kindergarten teacher Meeta shares these mouthwatering suggestions perfect for busy schedules:...
by Ashley Brickeen | N - Grade 8 Admissions Director & Member of the DEIJ Committee What is DEIJ? DEIJ stands for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice. Put simply, it means working to create a space where everyone sees themselves reflected in our community...
