The Case for Studying Spanish in a Private Pre-K and Kindergarten
At Fessenden, we believe students benefit in myriad ways from studying a second (or third)...
A Teacher’s Perspective: 3 Reasons Pre-K Students Do Better in Kindergarten
A few weeks ago on this blog, we interviewed a Pre-K teacher here at The Fessenden School about how...
Learning Outside the ‘Box’: The Benefits of an All-Boys Pre-K
Is pre-kindergarten too soon to start your son at an all-boys private school? Parents throughout...
The Spirit of Childhood: Fessenden’s Fourth Grade Campout
The spirit of childhood plays a significant role in the character of a school. At Fessenden, a...
The Importance of Communication Skills and When to Build Them
Parents often ask how to teach communication skills for kids so they can succeed academically,...
Pre-K Specials: What Are They and Why Are They Important in Early Childhood Education?
In most middle and high schools, elective courses are offered to students to supplement core...
3 Reasons to Give All Boys Pre-K Programs in Boston a Second Chance
Your quest to find the pre-kindergarten program in the Boston area that fits your son perfectly has...
How All-Boys Kindergartens Teach Boys to Love Learning
How to Instill a Love of Learning in Students “I am a teacher,” says Danielle Chambrelli, a...
Why Fourth Grade is a Great Time to Enroll in a Private School
Fourth grade is a year of significant change for young, growing learners, which makes it a great...
Why Parents Need to Step Back and Allow Four- and Five-Year-Olds to Seek Adventure
It’s a natural instinct to prevent your child from doing something that appears to be risky or...