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Two-Year-Olds Practice Early Math Skills Through Pretend Pizza-Making
October 3rd, 2024
Our George Cottage Twos have transformed their classroom kitchens into pizza kitchens. Students practiced counting, sorting, taking turns, cooperation, using their imaginations, and the process of making pretend pizzas. Using all of their new skills, they made real pizzas for a snack. To continue on...
Middle School Students Participate in "Cottage Club"
August 30th, 2024
Our Middle School students have set time in their schedule to participate in a variety of clubs. One popular option is Cottage Club, where our Middle School students get to visit our George Cottage classrooms and, along with our youngest Saints, do the work of childhood — play! This is just one of...
George Cottage Students Ease Into New School Year
August 22nd, 2024
Our youngest Saints in the George Cottage are exploring new classrooms, easing into new routines, meeting new friends, and learning new things every day in this new school year. We can’t wait to see how much they learn and grow this year!
Posted in: George Cottage, Love of LearningCommunity Comes Together for Back to School Bash
August 18th, 2024
The St. Martin's community came together to celebrate the kickoff of the 2024-25 school year at the annual Back to School Bash. From a chapel service to games to facepainting to food and more, Saints enjoyed celebrating together on campus. ...
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...
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. ...
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...
Posted in: George Cottage, Love of LearningSt. 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, April 23, is a highlight of the week. Joi...
Posted in: Arts, Community, George Cottage, Lower School, Middle School, Upper School, Campus of OpportunityTwo-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...
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...
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 exploration ...
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.
Posted in: Academic Excellence, George CottageGeorge 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...
Posted in: George Cottage, Love of LearningWhy 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.
Posted in: Academic Excellence, George CottageInfants 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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