SRV Blog

Why Do Leaves Fall?

The School in Rose Valley is so beautiful in the fall. The many trees begin to change color and eventually drop their leaves for students to try to catch and gather into large piles for jumping. We call the season “fall” because it seems like the leaves, encouraged by...

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Benefits of Woodworking Classes for Kids

Benefits of Woodworking Classes for Kids

The very first classroom ever constructed at The School in Rose Valley was the woodshop, and it has been at the heart of our school ever since. In the words of then Principal Grace Rotzel, "Working with tools furnishes one of the best disciplines a school can offer....

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Diversity at SRV

Diversity at SRV

We believe that diversity strengthens us as individuals who work, play, and learn together. We strive to understand and value our diverse world and build a community of mutual respect. -- Diversity Statement, The School in Rose Valley, April, 2018 The staff at The...

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This Month in Nita’s Class: Partial Sums

This Month in Nita’s Class: Partial Sums

Your second grader is learning a method of adding numbers that is probably totally
unfamiliar to you. You are not alone; parents around the country are wondering
what this new method of “Partial Sums” is all about! There’s really nothing all that
new or tricky about partial sums.

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Raising Readers: The Importance of Early Childhood Literacy

Raising Readers: The Importance of Early Childhood Literacy

Numerous studies show that children who read for pleasure tend to perform better academically. Reading also fosters creativity and improves communication skills, which of course play a vital role in social interaction and career success. At The School in Rose Valley,...

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What Is Progressive Education?

What Is Progressive Education?

Countless early childhood education studies promote the long-range benefits of exposing young children to basic concepts in literacy, math, and to peer interactions. As our understanding of early learning has evolved, we have come to know that a progressive curriculum...

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‘Picky’ Eaters: Exploring New Foods with Preschoolers

‘Picky’ Eaters: Exploring New Foods with Preschoolers

By: Silvio D. Navarro   Egg Salad. It had been over 15 years since I had tried a bite of egg salad. The only reason why, was that I had always disliked it and that’s just the way it was; which worked, until I started lunching with preschoolers. Our shared...

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Stay Alert: Construction in Progress

Stay Alert: Construction in Progress

Every Wednesday after Sing our Youngest Group (YG) runs to a predetermined meeting spot along the way to their classroom. Here their teachers greet them, count heads and send them along to the next locale. Meet me at the tree stump … excellent! … meet me at the horse...

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