by Diana Sanchez, 4-5 Spanish Teacher | Dec 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
Fourth and fifth grade students are speaking, reading, and understanding the Spanish language. They are also developing Spanish communication skills by forming complete sentences about the weather, holidays, greetings, the calendar, numbers, and some frequently used...
by Yi Li, STEM Teacher | Dec 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
In light of the Hour of Code and Computer Science Week, 2nd to 5th graders engage in computer programming using various tools on a variety of projects. Students are learning computational thinking, which includes algorithmic thinking, pattern recognition,...
by The Fifth Grade Team | Nov 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
Have you ever been asked, “Where are you from?” Fifth graders realized that maybe the answer isn’t defined by a singular place. Where Are You From?, by Yamile Saied Méndez, is a beautiful story of a girl who is asked a simple question that does not have a simple...
by Julie Pugkhem, Science Teacher Preschool 3 - 1st Grade | Nov 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
The school year is in full swing and the children in preschool 3 through 1st grade have been busy learning about the world around them. They listen and share their thoughts and questions with one another. They are joyous in their discoveries and are eager to deepen...
by The Preschool 4 Team | Nov 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
We began exploring skin tone through literature and activities at the drawing table. With a focus on community, and social and emotional learning, we shared books during story time to highlight various aspects of who we are and to spark connections. Following the...
by Marthe Salomon-Samedy, Lower School Librarian | Nov 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Lower School library provides a welcoming environment for both students and faculty to explore new ideas, conduct research and develop a lifelong love of learning. Within the space are multiple areas to encourage collaboration in an interactive, flexible way:...
by Christine Maloney, Art & Design Teacher | Oct 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
The beginning of school and the onset of fall can be a more serious time of year for students of all ages. Initially, that transition can be jarring for young students that have been enjoying the warmth of summer months. As the leaves fall, the color palette also...
by Mara Trager, Reading Specialist 3-5 | Oct 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
For most children, as soon as they are born they make a sound – a cry. Soon after, they begin to coo and babble, and by about six to eight months they could even start saying words like dada, mama, and bye. Between one and two years old children often string...
by Marisa Teply, Preschool 3 | Oct 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
During September, our preschool-3 children have been presented with an assortment of lessons in what is called the “practical life” area of our classroom. The practical life area – also called “everyday living” – provides a program of activities like washing,...
by D-E's Department of DEIB (Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging) | Oct 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
This year, at Dwight-Englewood’s first Lower School Assembly, Ms. Simone introduced all students to the letters DEIB. She engaged them in a brief activity where each class worked together (with the help of their teacher) to offer words that they believe these four...
