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...
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The Joy of Maple Sugaring at Willow!
What makes a learning experience memorable? It's hands-on. It's more of an experience than a lesson. It connects the dots between different things you know. It's relevant to your life, so what you've just learned is immediately (and often) applied. Willow's annual,...
Willow Maple Festival Featured on NJ News 12
The Willow School's March 5 Maple Festival was featured on NJ News 12's Education Matters segment! Click here to watch! Learn more about this awesome, multi-grade project that incorporates STEAM skills and place-based learning here.
The Intentional Curriculum: How Students Grow at Willow
Learning is connected every step of the way at The Willow School. Our integrated academic program engages students on a deep intellectual level, harnesses their curiosity and creativity, and encourages them to take ownership of their education. At Willow, children...
Teacher Spotlight: Second Grade Teacher Keith Mann
Learn more about our second grade teacher, Keith Mann! Mr. Mann tells us why he decided to become a teacher, which day is his favorite day at Willow every year, and which Willow virtue is most important to him. Mr. Mann also shares his experiences playing in the...
Willow Hosts Maple Festival on March 5
*RESCHEDULED TO MARCH 5 DUE TO SNOW* Each year, Willow students in kindergarten, second grade, and seventh grade team up for a month-long maple syrup-making project. This fun, experiential learning project will culminate on Tuesday, March 5th, with a whole...