by Jodi Schipper | Apr 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Cheryl Ward Head of School, Calvary Schools of Holland Charlotte Mason believed that minds are truly nourished when they engage ideas—the best thoughts of the best minds. The result of engaging with these living ideas? Joy. Yes, it is possible for modern students...
by Jodi Schipper | Mar 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
Classes 2 and 3 helped with maple syrup processing at Van Raalte Farm this week. Dear Calvary Families, It’s officially spring and, while the year is certainly not finished, I’d love to take some time to celebrate some Calvary wins this year. There...
by Jodi Schipper | Mar 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
Frederich Froebel was a German educator perhaps best known for inventing kindergarten. One of his exercises, now called Froebel Gifts, is an ideal way to provide structured play and learning for kindergarten and other young learners that leads to a greater...
by Jodi Schipper | Mar 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Cheryl Ward Head of School Calvary Schools of Holland Charlotte Mason says that ⅓ of education is Atmosphere. What is “Atmosphere” as Charlotte Mason defines it? Mason asks questions that help us to understand what she means by Atmosphere: What is being...
by Jodi Schipper | Feb 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
Cheryl and Zach Ward pose for a photo with a sweet little friend in China named Marmalade. Dear Calvary Families, Since I have been asked many times by our community about how I ended up in my current role at Calvary, I’m sharing my story with you here in a purposed...
