Category Archives: global skills

Adam Grant on teaching children about disagreement…

Posted on November 4, 2017 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!
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The importance of free play for executive function in our youngest learners…

Posted on October 15, 2017 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

At Seven Hills, we are preserving the importance of early childhood education. Our Reggio Inspired program is an amazing opportunity for children to develop so many skills they need for their elementary years and beyond. These two links underscore some … Continue reading →

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Bedtime stories about race for young children

Posted on September 17, 2017 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

This is a book a have read the last two years to our youngest students at Seven Hills, Thanks for this link, Mrs. Miller, about what books parents can read to children at bedtime about race! Bedtime stories about race

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Top Ten Skills for Middle School Students!

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Top 10 Skills for Middle School Students! This is a great list, very thorough, and completely accurate for middle schoolers!  

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Admissions Strategy! Attending AISAP…

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

I feel fortunate to be attending the AISAP Annual Institute with our Admissions Team, Susanne Goldman and Rebecca Cushing. We are hearing many important messages Including: the role of “love” coaching and building programs the value of intrinsic rewards over … Continue reading →

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That’s a wrap!

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

On our final day in Japan, we visited the Meiji Shrine.   Then we headed off to Tokyo Dome City for some fun: ice cream, lunch and some rides! It was a fun-filled final day and all are back home … Continue reading →

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Iwai Overnight with great (hot) weather!

Posted on June 24, 2017 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

  There was a group cooking activity, yummy curry dinner, sleeping in a traditional Japanese hotel, morning exercises on the beach and a stop for lunch on the way back to Tokyo. We also celebrated Charlie’s birthday!

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Japan Highlights from Tuesday June 20!

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

  A day of small group visits, calligraphy, origami, games and practicing English for the Japanese students. A great day!

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Arriving in Tokyo and Meeting Host Families…

Posted on June 18, 2017 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

We finally arrived to Tokyo Station after a two hour train ride from Kyoto. Students were nervous and excited to meet their host families and many adorable reunions occurred. This morning we are off on our first school visit! More … Continue reading →

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Day #3 Kyoto: Life lessons: How to Write a Postcard; How to Tie a Tie!

Posted on June 18, 2017 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

  Students learned how to write a postcard: where to put the message, the address and the stamp. This was a bigger chore than we realized. We spent the first half of the day visiting the Kyomizu Temple; then we … Continue reading →

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