In Our Classrooms: Exploration in Kindergarten
Sharing a look inside one of our kindergarten spaces: Students self-select and explore activities that interest them, keeping student choice and engagement at the center of …
Flexible Learning Spaces
Reflecting on Instructional Rounds
Contributed by Ilsa Dohmen, Director of Professional Development On Monday, Student Progress Conferences came to a close for the Fall semester. This is one of …
Reflections on “Screenagers”
Contributed by Bill Selak, Director of Technology Last week, a student from San Jose State University came to Hillbrook to observe a classroom. Taking a …
So She Wants to be a Scientist?
By Colleen Schilly, Head of Lower School at Hillbrook School A common theme that I find myself reflecting on is how we might prepare our …
The Power – and Joy – of Collaborative Learning in Lower School Math
As we look back on another fun- and sunshine-filled Walkathon, our annual trek through our 14-acre campus in support of professional development for teachers, Learning …
Reflections on China
As our community returned from spring break, we were excited to welcome back the group of students, teachers, and staff who recently travelled to China. …
The Second-Semester 7th Grader: Balancing Mindfulness, Well-being…and Everything Else
Contributed by Erin Schwartz, Director of Communications “Come to Persimmon. There’s something really cool going on right now.” When 7th/8th grade history teacher Ms. Gingery …
The Power Of The Playground
Contributed by Mark Silver, Head Of School There was a minor stampede on Monday morning, as our youngest students raced out of cars and off …
In Our Own Backyard: Unleashing Learning Experiences For Young Learners In Familiar Spaces
Contributed by: Lara Blom, JK-2nd Grade Science Teacher “Before children can conceptualize the flow of electrons with electricity, they need the concrete experience of how …
In Celebration Of Specialist Teachers
Contributed by Head Of Lower School Colleen Schilly On Wednesday evening when we gather as a Hillbrook community for the annual 4th-8th grade Winter Concert, …