The Forces It is important to take into account the stresses, strains and incessant changes that characterize our society. The conscious and unconscious anxieties, which grip us, are both the source and the outcome of an increasingly complex …
The Choices We Make “Children are messengers from a world we once deeply knew, but we have long since forgotten.” Alice Miller Wholesome environments are creative, playful, natural, inspiring, relaxing, and educational. They are sanctuaries where natural conversation, wonder, …
Freedom and Fulfillment “Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of human freedoms – to choose one’s own attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” Viktor Frankl An illness …
The Kindness Rocks Project founder and Massachusetts resident, Megan Murphy, is featured in Cape Cod Life. Megan explains how a hobby became a grassroots kindness movement. The purpose of The Kindness Rocks Project is “to cultivate connections within communities and …
Summer Adventure Camp at The Fitzgerald Institute offers nature based fun for ages 4-12! Enjoy a celebration of summer with science, arts, and outdoor fun. Contact us for more information or to enroll! In the article Learning By Doing: How …
Parent volunteers are an important component of our learning community. If you would like to volunteer at the Fitzgerald Institute, please complete and submit our Volunteer Sign Up Form. Volunteers are needed to assist in the classroom, support FitzIn at …
Danielle Walker’s Real-Deal Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe is a grain-free treat! “Getting rid of grains can, in some cases, help curb food addiction, improve mental health, decrease your risk of heart disease and treat symptoms associated with leaky gut.” Dr. …
Having a class pet goes beyond just the cuteness factor and is an important part of the learning environment. The American Humane Association conducted a Pets in the Classroom Study. They found that classroom pets teach children compassion, empathy and …
“There’s no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing.” – Sir Ranulph Fiennes Layering is key! Check out video clips here and here that show how a base layer, middle layer, and waterproof shell can be used to keep …
This is a fun and educational craft that will get kids outdoors as well as provide for an opportunity to discuss a simple chemical reaction. Here is a video of a snow volcano in action and an explanation of the …