Once a month, parents gather in The Parkside School’s gym-turned-performance space for a student assembly. Sunlight filters through the original stained-glass windows of the Upper West Side brownstone. The red velvet curtain is adorned with paintings created in art class. As families mingle and take their seats, there’s a sense of ease and connection—it’s a small, supportive school where everyone feels part of the community.
Read MoreIn recent years, our Occupational Therapy (OT) department has piloted the Interoception Curriculum, developed by Kelly Mahler, OTR/L, in several classrooms. This framework explores one of the lesser-known—but critically important—senses: interoception.
Read MoreWednesday evening's parent presentation on Woodin Math, hosted by Leslie Thorne and Audrey Eisenberg, provided an in-depth look at an innovative approach designed to develop strong number sense and numeracy skills in children, particularly those with language-based learning differences or dyscalculia.
Read MoreAt Parkside, the Arts and Movement department shines with a dynamic, individualized curriculum carefully designed to meet the goals, gifts, and energy of each student. Specialists in art, music, drama, movement, and yoga collaborate to craft programs that not only cater to each child’s unique abilities but also help them grow in ways that extend far beyond the classroom.
Read More“In our opinion, the price was reasonable for the drinks and cake pop because in New York, it is expensive. Other shops might be a little more expensive because of inflation.” A helpful Yelp review? Possibly! But this Starbucks review is the final stage of a project-based activity led by Speech Therapist Jamie Nussbaum.
Educators of America describe Project-Based Learning (PBL) as “more than just a teaching method. It is a revitalization of education for students so they can develop intellectually and emotionally.”
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