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 understanding of math, science, geometry, physics, and many other...
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 lifted up in this space? What is...
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...
By Cheryl Ward Head of School Calvary Schools of Holland Education is the science of relations. At Calvary, relationships are not secondary or an afterthought, but are one of the most important aspects of our school and community. God created people for relationships. Positive relationships not only lift our spirits...
Winterim at Calvary offers opportunities for students to learn new skills, like woodworking, aviation, rock climbing, outdoor survival, ice skating, architectural drawing, yearbook design, driver’s ed, and more. By Cheryl Ward Head of School Calvary Schools of Holland Recently, a Calvary parent was telling me about a TV commercial with...
This month marks the 100th anniversary of Charlotte Mason’s death, and Calvary Schools is setting this week aside to share with our community more about her life and history. Each day, you’ll be learning from educators around the country who have been impacted by her teachings and have dedicated their...
This month marks the 100th anniversary of Charlotte Mason’s death, and Calvary Schools is setting this week aside to share with our community more about her life and history. Each day, you’ll be learning from educators around the country who have been impacted by her teachings and have dedicated their...
This month marks the 100th anniversary of Charlotte Mason’s death, and Calvary Schools is setting this week aside to share with our community more about her life and history. Each day, you’ll be learning from educators around the country who have been impacted by her teachings and have dedicated their...
This month marks the 100th anniversary of Charlotte Mason’s death, and Calvary Schools is setting this week aside to share with our community more about her life and history. Each day, you’ll be learning from educators around the country who have been impacted by her teachings and have dedicated their...
This month marks the 100th anniversary of Charlotte Mason’s death, and Calvary Schools is setting this week aside to share with our community more about her life and history. Each day, you’ll be learning from educators around the country who have been impacted by her teachings and have dedicated their...