Boulder Country Day School annual Preschool Olympics is hands-down a favorite assembly for many. Students and faculty from across campus look forward to cheering on our youngest students as they demonstrate their camaraderie, determination, stamina, and courage. Many students fondly remember being in preschool and experiencing firsthand the thrill of the Olympic Games and the […]
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Transition as defined by Merriam- Webster, includes, “a: a change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another; b: a period or phase in which such a change or shift is happening.” (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transition) At Boulder Country Day, we recognize that the transition from Elementary School to Middle School is a big one, deserving […]
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Fostering a love of language and literacy from an early age is an important step in children’s cognitive development and supports them to become proficient readers. When my son James was little, he loved listening to nursery rhymes and poems over and over. Before I knew it, he had memorized the catchy phrases and songs […]
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“What are you doing here?” Unclear, I responded “Waiting for math class like everyone else.” “But what are you doing HERE?” he asked once again. Confused, I repeated the same answer. Now visibly upset and frustrated at my lack of understanding, he speaks much slower and in an exaggerated tone and asks, “No, but what did you […]
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A Critical Component of Intentional Teaching Raising Small Humans is Not Easy… Strong Parent and Teacher Partnerships Help. Relationships are important to all human beings. As adults we lean on our significant others – whether they be a spouse, friend, sibling, or colleague. Those people serve as a foundation that helps us to navigate life: […]
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In French class this week Madame Shetter brought in a bowl full of snow and the students followed directions in French in order to cooperate and build a Bonhomme de neige right there in the classroom!
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As the Head of an Elementary School, parents of elementary students often ask me questions such as: “We are consistently tardy for school. Why is it so challenging for my child to get out the door on time in the morning?” and “They are taking so long to complete homework at night and causing stress for […]
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Coming out of several years of a pandemic has certainly indicated a greater need for mental, emotional, behavioral, social, and overall psychological support. As we search for effective ways to help ourselves, our students/children, and our family members navigate increased stress, depression, and anxiety (to name a few), there is a wonderful tool at our […]
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I began my teaching career in the fall of 1991. Gail had just gotten hired as the Director of Communications for a school in Virginia, and I was the “follow on” part of the partnership. In other words, the school didn’t really have a position for me, but they figured something out. I ended up […]
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In 2007, former Middle School Head, Scott Alexander, completed the final steps to make the BCD Middle School an approved International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (IB MYP) World School. At the time, IB MYP schools were relatively uncommon, especially in the Boulder, Colorado area. While the roots of IB can be traced to Europe, today […]
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