“The school itself shall be made a genuine form of active community life instead of a place set apart in which to learn lessons." - John Dewey, The School and Society What does it take to turn a hands-on experience into a meaningful lesson? Experiential learning...
Sophie Dorman
Curriculum Spotlight: Lower School Language Arts
When our visionary founders established Willow, one of their primary purposes was to instill strong communication skills in our students through a language arts program rooted in literature. Today, our curriculum guides students to read fluently, write clearly and...
Curriculum Spotlight: Social Studies & Service Learning
Learn more about our Lower School curriculum in our new blog series! First, we're diving into Willow's social studies program from grades Preschool to Grade 5. Our social studies curriculum is deeply connected to our school's mission, which emphasizes the importance...
Multisensory Phonics: Hands-On Learning & Literacy Development
Learning how to read and write is a complex process. While learning to speak is a natural process that requires little instruction, our human brains are not hardwired to learn how to read and write and it therefore requires direct, purposeful instruction. To guide...
Shop Local & Sustainable at Willow’s Holiday Bazaar!
Looking for fun way to do some holiday shopping or searching for a place to shop local, sustainable businesses? Support local businesses, artists, and makers who create sustainable and unique goods at Willow's annual Holiday Bazaar on November 18! This year’s event...
Discover Willow at Our Fall Open Houses!
Discover a better school experience at Willow! At our upcoming Open Houses, you’ll see how innovative academics and nurturing school community create a positive environment where students thrive. At our Pre-K through Grade 3 open house, you’ll see how joyful, hands-on...