Blogs

It’s a busy but exciting next few weeks in April and May at the preschool and elementary!

There’s something magical happening in our classroom lately—and it all started with one simple request.

Since our return from spring break, our community has been incredibly busy in preparations for our celebrations of learning.

Sharing another chapter in my professional learning.

Our first and second graders are digging into an exciting project that brings lessons from nature right into our classrooms—and homes.

As part of our ongoing inquiry into the big idea of “stories,” we’ve been exploring how stories show up not just in books or conversations…

Our kindergarten learners have been busy documenting their growth and learning through a special tool we use in our classroom…

In celebration of National Poetry Month, our class has been exploring creative ways to express ourselves through poetry.

Throughout the school year, our inquiry into the concepts of unity and diversity was enriched with a variety of meaningful experiences.

On April 25th, our classroom community will proudly unveil an inquiry showcase at…

As we continue to imagine a futuristic world together, the children take us through the portal of their thinking…

At Mid-Pacific, we value adult learning as much as student learning.

The 3/4 students studied Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life last month. I have recess duty before school twice a week…

We have jumped into the exciting world of nonfiction informational texts!

One of the most powerful ways to deepen student learning is by connecting the classroom to the real world—and recently, our learning…

Just before we headed into spring break, Mid-Pacific had the privilege of hosting a truly special musical experience…

Grace, a HS student and DEIB representative from Mid-Pacific Institute, joined us prior to spring break to read aloud a book titled “Belong” by Mary Hess.

Last week Monday, we began our first school day back from spring break with our usual morning greetings, and we checked in…

Returning from two weeks of Spring Break, we expect a range of emotions.

We celebrate many traditions at the preschool and elementary, but none are as beloved and endearing that convey…