Designed For Play: How Fessenden’s Pre-K/K Playground Helps Boys Learn
When visiting families see the Pre-K/K playground at The Fessenden School, one thing stands out...
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Preparing for Kindergarten: Everyday Opportunities Your Child Has at Home
Whether your son is advancing from private Pre-K or entering school for the very first time,...
Parenting Boys: Books for Understanding and Promoting Your Son’s Development
Parenting books on how to raise and teach children are a dime a dozen—and it can be difficult to...
3 Insider Admissions Tips for Junior Boarding School Hopefuls
Your son’s report cards boast all A’s. His resume is brimming with volunteer experience. His...
Getting Into the Best Private Elementary Schools in Boston
What steps must you go through to get your kindergartner or pre-kindergartner into one of the best...
5 Questions to Ask When Evaluating Private Pre-K Programs
I want the best for my son–but how do I know I’m getting it? What truly differentiates schools at...
Lottery, Private School, or Move? The Best Choice for Boston Parents
Listen in on any playground conversation in the city of Boston. They’re all asking the same...
Why Preschool Children Should Have Control Over Their Learning
When you imagine the ideal classroom environment for your preschooler, it probably looks like a...
3 Questions an Admissions Counselor Will Ask When You Apply to Their Kindergarten Program
On this blog, we often write about choosing the right private kindergarten program and the right...
How Innovation and Boarding Schools Go Hand-in-Hand
What do junior boarding schools and marshmallow-powered jetpacks have in common? Resources and...