by 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...
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...
by Leah Lader | Music Teacher Welcome to the beginning of the school year, the perfect time to introduce, re-introduce, or solidify a practice routine with your musician at home! Consistency is key: a consistent practice routine increases musical fluency and builds...
by Melanie Ingler | Communications Coordinator A new study published in the JAMA Pediatrics suggests yet one more reason to manage tech at home. “Tempting as it may be to hand them a smartphone or turn on the TV as a default response, soothing with digital devices may...
by Ami Evergreen | Pedagogical Administrator, Nursery-Grade 8 For the bountiful gifts the earth bestows upon us, for the gold hues that adorn the land, for the richness of each sunrise and each day’s glory in our valley–our attention to these details can be the...
by Ami Evergreen | Pedagogical Administrator, Nursery-Grade 8 Each little child will bring the light, ‘til all the world is warm and bright. In many countries the Festivals of Light begin when our days grow short and nights grow long. In North America we first...
