Experiential Learning
Experiential learning opportunities–learning by seeing and doing first hand–are instructive for children of all ages. They inspire wonder and are one of the best ways to learn.
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Women's volleyball is one of the fastest-growing sports for good reasons. Greenwich Country Day School's Head of School Adam Rohdie believes one of the most compelling reasons is positivity.
Parents: Stay on the Platform, Not in the Roller Coaster
Parents need to learn to help children moderate emotions and deal with decisions or experiences they do not like without excessive emotional response.
Helping Children Navigate Media in Times of Extreme Violence
By Adam Rohdie Over the last week, shocking scenes of violence have once again entered our everyday lives. I have been processing many feelings…
Back-to-School Shopping with a Purpose
In addition to shopping for supplies, clothes, and shoes, Head of School Adam Rohdie suggests a different type of back-to-school shopping, with the purpose of setting students up for success in the new school year.
The Power of Conversation: To Both Listen and Be Heard
The solution to the curriculum impasse must include K-12 classroom teachers, and not be solely assigned to the lecture halls of higher education.
This Summer, Go Analog and Introduce Your Kids to the 20th Century
With kids home for summer, how might we structure time together as a family? Having a bit more time means we can introduce them to life before devices and equip them to navigate life more effectively--and have fun together in the process!
Column: The Snooze Button
Head of School Adam Rohdie advises Class of 2023 Greenwich graduates to avoid hitting the snooze button and develop the discipline to take advantage of life-fulfilling and life-affirming opportunities.
Column: Adult-Free Zones: The Power and Danger of the Internet
Just as we set guidelines in our classrooms about what is acceptable behavior, parents need to have frank conversations and take specific actions with their children about the use of technology.
Column: Empathy and Kindness: Now More Than Ever
In the midst of so many issues over which schools have limited control (climate change, racial and social injustice, school shootings, social media, the college admission process), one should not be surprised that the mental health of students is of great concern. We must teach kindness and empathy as well as literacy and numeracy skills for the healthy cognitive and affective development of students.
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