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The “Aha” Series: ‘I AM funny!’—Arts in Middle School

This week, we asked some of our Middle School arts specialists to share a favorite story that illustrates a moment of joyful discovery when an idea really clicks and the “aha!” epiphany brings new life to learning.

Meri-Lee Mafera—Music
The Middle School music elective this spring is a course that studies various national anthems from around the [...]

The “Aha” Series: Can Learning the Virginia Reel be Fun? in Movement Class

This week, we asked Colleen Quinn, our Lower and Upper Elementary movement instructor, to share a favorite story that illustrates that moment of joyful discovery when an idea really clicks for a student and the “aha!” epiphany brings new life to learning.

Colleen’s Virginia Reel Story
“Aha! Dancing CAN be fun!”
The Upper Elementary students [...]

The “Aha” Series: ‘El conejo brinca’ and Other Tales from the Preschool Specialists

This week, we asked our Toddler House and Children’s House specialists to share some of their favorite stories that illustrate those moments of joyful discovery when an idea really clicks for a student and the “aha!” epiphany brings new life to learning.

Annemarie Whilton—Art
I was teaching in Children’s House and we were making Valentine’s Day “heart [...]