Tag Archives: early childhood education

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

Posted on August 11, 2021 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

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

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Parent Guide: Common Sense Media

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

When there is too much information out there, parents can rely on Common Sense Media to help sort out how to look at everything from media consumption to screen time to important issues in brain development. I have found this … Continue reading →

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Atlantic Monthly: How Preschool is crushing children

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Some incredible reminders about the power of childhood, the importance of play and making sure in schools we continue to value childhood with developmentally appropriate curriculum and schedule. This is where we live at Seven Hills. The New Preschool: Atlantic … Continue reading →

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Must Read Picture Books for the Fall of 2015

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Since we know there is no such thing as “too early” when it comes to reading to young children, telling stories and promoting literacy, even in very young children, by allowing them to listen to language, here is a great … Continue reading →