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The Corlears School Blog

Parents have questions, Corlears has answers! Sharing what we’ve learned from 50+ years of teaching young children.

Here you'll find articles, videos, and other resources about early childhood and early years education, plus news and updates from inside Corlears and our wider community.

The Importance of Gross Motor Skill Development In Early Childhood

The development of gross motor skills is not only important to a child's physical ...
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Phase-In Schedule: Building Relationships and School Stamina for Nursery Students

Students enrolled in the Seedlings nursery program at Corlears School experience a ...
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How Practicing Patterns Helps Kindergarteners Think Like Mathematicians

Did you know that learning patterns in Kindergarten math develops critical thinking ...
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Literacy at Corlears: Building Strong Foundations for Reading and Writing Success

Learn how Corlears School cultivates strong literacy foundations in children from a young ...
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How Corlears Instilled Lifelong Values and Self-Confidence

"Corlears helped me grow into the type of person that could do so many things," says Max ...
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Differences Between Nursery School and Daycare: What to Consider

Corlears School's Early Childhood Division Director, Colleen Goddard, Ph.D., talks about ...
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Reflecting on the True History of Thanksgiving with Children

Around Thanksgiving, students often discuss what they are grateful for. At Corlears, we ...
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Building a Partnership with Your Child’s Teachers at Conferences

Parent-teacher conferences are an important part of school communication. This blog post ...
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Why We Take Our Elementary Students on Overnight Trips

Overnight trips provide a unique opportunity for children to experience new things, forge ...
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8 Facts About Corlears School History

Today, at 56 years old, Corlears still prides itself on being a school made just for ...
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Building Social Skills: Teaching Toddlers How to Share

While toddlers at age 2 don't yet developmentally understand the concept of sharing, you ...
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50+ Summer Learning Resources

This list of resources was updated for Summer 2024. The summer months may be a break from ...
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Alum Shares How Corlears Planted Seeds for Empathy

Lila Kempler (‘13) connects her early childhood and elementary years at Corlears School ...
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Corlears School Partners with The Calhoun School for Middle School Enrollment Transfer Initiative

Corlears School is partnering with The Calhoun School, a historic force in progressive ...
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Professional Development at Corlears: Investing in Our Teachers and Staff

Corlears School may be known for being a small community, but the amount of expertise ...
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Meeting Milestones: How to Support Your Toddler's Development

While it may be scary for a parent or caregiver to hear that their toddler needs a bit of ...
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Learn. Play. Grow. Initiative Offers Free Family Activities

In October 2021, Corlears School launched the Learn. Play. Grow. initiative with the goal ...
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Corlears School Alumni Gives Back as Camp Counselor

After completing her sophomore year at college, Tenley Smith, an alumna of Corlears ...
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Separation Anxiety Books for Toddlers and Parents

Children attending school for the first time, or transitioning to a new classroom for the ...
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Activities to Prepare Your Child for Preschool

Is your child beginning school for the first time? You can prepare your child for the ...
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