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Elementary

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09 February

The Top 10 Benefits of a Fitzgerald Community School Education

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  • Categories Child Development, Elementary, Preschool, Project-Based Learning
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If you’ve recently discovered the Fitzgerald Community School, you might be wondering what the benefits are. Fitz (as the school is affectionately nicknamed) is a unique private school, though its roots are firmly in some well-established education models. With input …

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07 December

How To Dress for Nature School in Massachusetts

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  • Categories Elementary, Nature-based, Preschool
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You’ve just enrolled your child in a nature-based school.  You already know that children who get adequate outdoor time are healthier, happier, and smarter.  With the emergence of forest kindergartens, programs such as 1000 Hours Outside, and books like There’s …

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18 February

Classroom Pets

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  • Categories Elementary, Nature-based, Preschool
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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 …

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28 January

Snow Volcanos

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  • Categories Elementary, Nature-based, Play
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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 …

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26 November

Benefits of Yoga for Children

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  • Categories Child Development, Elementary, Preschool
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Fitzgerald has partnered with our neighbor, Ebb n’ Flow Yoga. Students have had the opportunity to experience weekly yoga in their peaceful studio. Yoga helps kids improve mental and physical health, as well as balance, focus, and self-esteem. Ready to …

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22 October

FitzIn Annual Fall Cookout 2018

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  • Categories Elementary, In The Community, Preschool
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Last weekend our community came together to enjoy our annual fall cookout. Not only were we blessed with seeing our past and present Fitzin families, we also enjoyed the lovely weather and a scrumptious assortment of potluck food provided by …

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01 October

Developmental Benefits of Art

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  • Categories Child Development, Elementary, Preschool
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You will love watching this father paint while he is baby-wearing his son! The combination of father, son, art, and music is so very peaceful. Jay Lee is a watercolor artist and has several other tutorials for kids and beginners. …

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24 September

Fall is finally here – join us for our Annual Fall Cookout!

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  • Categories Elementary, In The Community, Preschool
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Crunchy leaves, apple picking, pumpkin patches and more! Community Kangaroo lists local family-friendly events searchable by region and by age. Head on over to their site to find fall events for the whole family to enjoy. Past and present students …

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20 November

Children Gain by Giving Back

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  • Categories Elementary, In The Community, Project-Based Learning
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“One of the greatest gifts you can give is your time.” The children at The Fitzgerald Institute are back it, designing their annual community service projects. Last week, two of our students participated in a clean up at the local …

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22 August

The Quilt of States

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  • Categories Elementary, Project-Based Learning
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Last year our learners completed The Quilt of States. While every child in 4th grade must study all 50 states in The United States of America, not all 4th graders do it the same. A text book? Nah. Flash cards? …

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