If your child is turning five, you are probably wondering the same thing most parents do: is my child really ready for Kindergarten? Readiness is about much more than knowing […]
Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten? Signs of Kindergarten Readiness Read More »
The elementary years are quietly the most important ones. This is where children build the confidence, character, and skills that last a lifetime, and where they decide, often without knowing
Choosing where your child spends Kindergarten is one of the first big education decisions you will make, and it matters more than many parents expect. Kindergarten is where children learn
How to Choose a Private Kindergarten: A Guide for Denton County Families Read More »
Ask a parent what they want from Kindergarten and the answer is rarely a list of academic benchmarks. It is something simpler and bigger: they want their child to feel
Inside a Selwyn Kindergarten Day: Where Every Child Is Known by Name Read More »
In a world where artificial intelligence can answer factual questions in seconds, the most valuable skill your child can develop isn’t memorization—it’s the ability to think critically. Parents increasingly recognize
Every child learns differently. Some thrive with hands-on projects, others need more time to master complex concepts, and still others move quickly when given the freedom to explore. This is
Hello Selwyn Families, In this month’s Thoughts on Teaching and Learning series, I’ve asked Selwyn’s Upper School Art teacher, Ms. Morgan Swartz, to share her perspective on how Selwyn\’s fine arts program–and especially
On Living Artistically Read More »
Hello Selwyn Families, In this month’s Thoughts on Teaching and Learning series, I’ve asked Selwyn’s Early Childhood Director, Mrs. Jennifer Livas to share her perspective on our preschool\’s educational philosophy. I think you\’ll
Compassion and Grit Read More »
Hello Selwyn Families, In this month’s Thoughts on Teaching and Learning series, I’ve asked Selwyn’s Head of Lower School—and third grade teacher—Mrs. Melissa Sayler to share her thoughts on relationship-first teaching
Relationships Matter Read More »
Hello Selwyn Families! This school year’s Thoughts on Teaching and Learning series will share the perspectives of Selwyn’s teachers about what they’re doing in the classroom. This month, I’m sharing thoughts from Lisa
Adapting to Change Read More »
