Oct 22, 2018 | Faculty insight, Learning through discovery, Uncategorized
Following our recent Elementary parent night on Language, I wanted to pass along some tips for helping children to develop foundational reading and writing skills to those parents who could not make it that evening. While reading can come very easily to some children...
Sep 28, 2018 | Faculty insight, Uncategorized
I enjoyed a very relaxing summer close to home, going for many local hikes, bike rides and visits to lakes and beaches for swimming and kayaking. I took a trip in July to the Kootenays and the Okanagan, enjoying some camping, tubing and lots of cycling on the Slocan...
Sep 12, 2017 | Faculty insight, Uncategorized
My summer was a perfect balance of adventure and rest. July was spent traveling in Europe on a journey leading to the destination of Prague to attend the International Montessori Congress with some of my fellow coworkers from North Star. We had time to sightsee around...
Sep 15, 2016 | Uncategorized
I am Brooke Turner, Head Teacher of the Lower Elementary. I have been part of the North Star Community for the past 6 years. This summer was all about reconnecting with family and exploring Canada. I began with a trip up to the Yukon to visit my aunt and uncle who...
May 2, 2016 | Faculty insight, Learning through discovery, Uncategorized
Building a healthy sense of confidence in children requires a balance between supporting and nurturing them so that they feel capable of success, and also pushing them through obstacles and giving them experience with taking risks that result in both successes and...
