Category Archives: education

The value of struggle in school and in life…

At Seven Hills, we really do help students with their struggles. As young as first grade, our students learn that mistakes make your brain grow and are a natural part of the learning process. But many educators and learning scientists say … Continue reading

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Helping children with the language of war

While we were on break last week, Russia invaded the Ukraine. It is a lot for adults to process, let alone try and make understandable to children. Helping them make sense of the realities of war can be daunting. Here … Continue reading

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Vaccines for Children: NY Times Op Ed: Why we should be vaccinating children right away…

This certainly makes the case for vaccinating our students and having more opportunities open up, especially at school…

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At Seven Hills, Social Emotional Learning has always been part of the program… NY Times:

What we mean about a little bit of “arrested development” in School Year Three of the Pandemic

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NY Times Parenting: How to Raise a Reader…

What’s more, when you read out loud, your toddler connects books with the familiar, beloved sound of your voice — and the physical closeness that reading together brings. You are helping build a positive association with books that will last a lifetime. … Continue reading

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NYTimes: Teens and Phones on the return to school…

Yes, we need to reclaim being together, in person, when school starts…

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TED Talk by a 7 year old: Helping young children thrive

Our Early Childhood Director, Shauna Maraccini, shared this amazing TED Talk with us last week…

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NYTimes: Helping Parents Make Decisions…

I will say this resonated on many levels as we work with families all the time. Interesting tips…

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Japanese ingenuity and humor…Olympics style!

Yes, we have a 22 year Japanese Exchange program with a prefecture of Tokyo. Yes, we would have loved to e spectators at the Tokyo Olympics. But alas, it was not meant to be. This video reminds me of the … Continue reading

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50 Books to Read before Age 12

So many of these staple read alouds at Seven HIlls… https://www.commonsensemedia.org/lists/50-books-all-kids-should-read-before-theyre-12

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