Kindergarteners are full of possibility, energy, curiosity, and a desire to know about their world and how it works. Our kindergarten theme, The World Around Us, allows us the opportunity to explore the basic human needs of food, clothing, and shelter in our lives, historically and in other cultures.
Read MoreSixth Grade Science Projects Begin with Empathy - the first step of the Design Thinking process.
Read MoreHow Intentional Community Building Adds Up to Academic Rigor. GUS is known as the “nice school.” We hear this all the time. What people might not realize is the academic value of our deliberate community work.
Read MoreMultimedia project based on Gary Paulsen’s Hatchet kicks off 5th grade study of The Land. Hear from 5th grade teachers Katie Blynn and Katie McCarthy on why the theme The Land is so important - and how the first project of the year sets them on a path for success.
Read MoreHear from preschool teachers, Emily Rabinowitz-Buchanan, Polly Pfau and Janelle Young as they share the importance of using the world around us to inspire natural questions - and how those questions translate back into the classroom for exploration.
Read MoreOur first grade classroom has been filled with the sounds of “cheeping” lately.
Read MoreIn Buck’s second grade class, mindfulness is embedded into the daily routine, and has become very much a part of the class culture. Each day begins with yoga to calm and focus eager minds, and concludes with a reflection or meditation - sometimes lead by a student. In between, students practice deep breathing and mindful transitions when moving from one activity to the next.
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