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Seventh Grade Performs "Ricitos de Oro y Los Tres Osos" for George Cottage 3s
May 7th, 2024
Señorita Mascorro's seventh grade Spanish class performed "Ricitos de Oro y Los Tres Osos", (Goldilocks and the Three Bears) in front of a live audience of our George Cottage 3s class. The three-year-olds were excited to watch the play, having recently studied fairy tales and nursery rhymes. The pl...
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Posted in: World Languages, George Cottage, Middle School
StM Welcomes Author Mary T. Heffron deBrueys
April 18th, 2024
The George Cottage and Lower School was pleased to welcome Mary T. Heffron deBrueys, author of “Let’s Talk! Antics of a Talking Pancake!” to campus today. Students enjoyed listening to a read aloud about Jam Cake, a talking pancake who leaps from the frying pan into exciting antics. ...
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Posted in: George Cottage, Lower School, Authors & Speakers
George Cottage 2s Explore Abiyoyo
April 17th, 2024
Our George Cottage 2s have been immersing themselves in the world of Abiyoyo, an engaging South African lullaby and folk story. Today, our young Saints performed an interactive play in the Flick Family Amphitheater. The captivating story follows a young boy and his father as they cleverly outwit a t...
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St. Martin's to Host Arts Week
April 9th, 2024
St. Martin’s is proud to showcase talented student artists from across divisions during Arts Week: April 22-26, 2024! Students have worked all year centered on this year’s theme: Take Flight. View/download printable schedule Arts Fest, on Tuesday...
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Posted in: Arts, Community, George Cottage, Lower School, Middle School, Upper School
Two-Year-Olds Explore Plants and Flowers
April 8th, 2024
Our George Cottage two-year-olds have been engaging in planting and flower explorations over the last few weeks. Before Spring Break, they began a bean experiment. Students chose from black beans, red beans, or pinto beans and soaked them in water and placed them in a paper towel. Students asked sev...
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Posted in: Academics, George Cottage
Two-Year-Olds Explore the World of Bees
March 26th, 2024
The George Cottage Twos have been exploring the world of bees! They were even able to visit with and learn from a real beekeeper! (@bebesbeautyandbees) The Twos have enjoyed several bee-themed provocations — exploring pollination, honey, and moreThis fun exploration is part of the George Cottage's...
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Two-Year-Olds Go On a Campus Bear Hunt
February 2nd, 2024
Our George Cottage two-year-olds have loved exploring hibernating bears! Today they packed their binoculars and went on a bear hunt on campus. They went over, around, under, and through several imaginary obstacles before finally seeing and reuniting with their stuffed animals! This fun expl...
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George Cottage Three-Year-Old Classes Celebrate Hibernation Day
January 26th, 2024
The educational philosophy of the George Cottage is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, which emphasizes allowing children to follow their natural curiosity and creativity to stimulate a love for learning.
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George Cottage's Play-Based Approach to Early Learning
January 16th, 2024
George Cottage’s Reggio-inspired approach emphasizes exploration and hands-on learning based on the interests and needs of the children in each group. Our littlest Saints learn and grow in a secure, safe setting designed to promote social skills, decision-making, and play.Learn more about our play...
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Why George Cottage Students Play with Boxes and Loose Parts
December 20th, 2023
The educational benefits and creativity that comes from using everyday items for play.
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Posted in: Academics, George Cottage
Infants Explore Five Senses Through Holiday-Themed Provocations
December 14th, 2023
Our infants have been exploring their five senses with some holiday-themed provocations. This adorable activity is helping to build their brains in their critical early years. Research shows when multiple senses are ignited, children’s brain connections are deepened. This fun play supports learnin...
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