Project Based Learning
“In our opinion, the price was reasonable for the drinks and cake pop because in New York, it is expensive. Other shops might be a little more expensive because of inflation.” A helpful Yelp review? Possibly! But this Starbucks review is the final stage of a project-based activity led by Speech Therapist Jamie Nussbaum.
Educators of America describe Project-Based Learning (PBL) as “more than just a teaching method. It is a revitalization of education for students so they can develop intellectually and emotionally.”
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Ms. Ellen's October Yoga Journal
It has been a joy to do yoga, move, stretch, and dance with the children as we get back into the swing of things this school year. In Dance, offered once a week, we start class with our routine warm-up, which creates predictability and allows the children to build mastery. We often follow this with what we call “Flavor Walks” (movements across the floor), followed by reviewing and learning new steps to various songs.
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Building Self-Regulation and Emotional Awareness
Parkside's Occupational Therapists are piloting the Interoception Curriculum, developed by Kelly Mahler, OTR/L, in several classrooms. This framework dives deeper into one of the lesser-known—but very important—senses: interoception. Interoception, or our awareness of our body’s internal state, helps us recognize and interpret sensations such as hunger, thirst, and temperature, as well as the physical responses paired with emotions.
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Parkside Celebrates the Class of 2024 Graduation!
On June 20, 2024, The Parkside School held its Graduation and Achievement Ceremony for Classes 5-2 and 5-4 at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater on the Upper West Side. During the ceremony, we had the honor of hearing from Austin Lambert, a distinguished Parkside alumnus who graduated in 2017.
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Summer Yoga Tips!
One of the most challenging moments for children, and therefore their caretakers as well, can be through transitions. Summer, although fun and joyful, with its transitions and changes can be hard for children who crave consistency. It can be highly beneficial to create home rituals and practices including yoga and mindfulness to provide a sense of constancy amidst all the change.
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Alumni News, Spring 2024
Our community of alumni continues to excel and make a difference across diverse fields. From dedicated educators and researchers to professionals in museums and healthcare, our graduates are thriving and achieving remarkable milestones.
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Incorporating Games Into Yoga Class
The month of March was filled with yoga celebrating the blossoming of spring, new yoga games, and deepening our self regulation tools. Games have included Yoga Bingo, Musical Mats, Yoga Jenga, Yoga Stars, Yoga Museum, Detective, Red Light Green Light yoga, and more. Incorporating games into yoga classes offers numerous benefits.
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A Brainy Afternoon at Parkside
On Thursday afternoon, Shir’s mom, Dr. Orna Issler, came in to teach a lesson on neurology and the brain in Class 5-2. The children learned about the different parts of the brain and their functions.
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Strengthening Bodies and Minds in Yoga
In February we built upon our repertoire of poses, challenging and strengthening our bodies and minds. We added new poses such as half moon, warrior three, and twisted lunge. Children have also loved a variety of stories and games interwoven with asana such as, Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae and The Troublesome Pig by Priscilla Lamont.
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Easing Into Yoga in January
In the month of January after returning from break, we eased into our yoga practice by revisiting familiar songs, asanas, and meditations to provide consistency and predictability to transition back into the school routine.
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Alumni News, Fall 2023
Sustaining relationships with our past students and their families holds great significance for all of us at Parkside. Observing the personal and professional development of our alumni and celebrating their achievements serves as a constant wellspring of inspiration, motivating us to continue our endeavors for the betterment of our present students.
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"Pearls of Wisdom" at Parkside
Project Dorot's "Pearls of Wisdom" are elderly individuals who go into schools to share a story from their lives. In our second year of partnership with Dorot, on Friday morning our children had a chance to meet Vivian Warfield, a vibrant woman with a passion for percussive instruments.
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