Kindergarten Explores the Science of Movement at Bounce Empire
Last week, our Kindergarteners took a field trip to Bounce Empire, not only for a day of fun, but also for an exciting, hands-on learning experience. The goal of the trip? To explore how different types of movement impact their bodies and minds, and to better understand how they can prepare themselves for learning in the classroom.
The Importance of Teacher Preparation for our Future
At a moment in history where some states are banning books and citizens have a difficult time discerning credible sources from propaganda, preparing teachers has taken on new layers of complexity and importance. Friends School, a preschool – 8th grade independent school in Boulder, Colorado houses an alternative teacher licensure program
Kindergarten Firefighters: Learning Through Play at Friends
Kindergarteners recently dove into the concept of community with a hands-on, exciting journey to their local fire station. Their exploration of community helpers sparked curiosity and ignited dreams of becoming firefighters.
Harvest & The Moonlight Beagle
In my family, the arrival of fall was marked by an annual event we hosted on our northeast family farm called the “Moonlight Beagle”, held on the Sunday closest to the full moon in October.
The Importance of Community
Being new in a community can be both exciting and also a little intimidating. Whether it’s joining a new school, moving to a new neighborhood, or starting a new job, stepping into an unfamiliar environment often brings a mix of anticipation and anxiety.
Celebrating deana harragarra waters
deana has been Friends School’s librarian for 24 years. deana says that her desire to be a children’s librarian was influenced by her Kiowa grandfather who was sent to boarding school where he learned to love books and reading. She has also worked as a medical librarian at Children’s Hospital and as a law librarian for a nonprofit legal organization.
Symbolic Mural
A beautiful, symbolic mural now graces the east side of our elementary school building, receiving praise from our internal community and those who pass by on 55th Street each day. Not only is it a stunning piece of public art to be enjoyed by all, it’s filled with symbolism from the birth of our school in 1987 to now.
Meet the Staff: Steve Fragleasso
Meet the Staff: Steve Fragleasso K-8 PE Teacher, Steve Fragleasso (pr: frag-lee-AH-so) joined the Friends School team in January this year, bringing the joy of outdoor education to our students. Learn a little bit more about him in this brief interview. Where are you from and where do you live now? I was born and […]
Time Magazine’s Kid of the Year visits Friends School
Gitanjali Rao is Time Magazine’s Kid of the Year and last week, our 5th-8th grade students had an exciting opportunity to meet with her and learn that she shares many of the same ideals we hold for our graduates.
Compassion during trying times
Compassion during trying times by Honor Taft, Head of School The violent events at the nation’s capitol on Wednesday evening were a shock to all of us. At Friends School we teach our students the importance of being good community members. Our students learn to think critically, to see things from another’s perspective, and to […]
