The Abbot Woods Blog

Insight from staff members about the happenings at SHED Childrens Campus.

The Birth of a Field

Celebrating Michelle Seligson The Grassroots Leader of After School Programming Michelle (Micki) Seligson has been nationally recognized as a leader in afterschool and in childcare policy and practice. In 1978,

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Resources for Mental Health

We at SHED believe that self-care is essential. One of the pillars at SHED Children’s Campus is mindfulness, and one component of mindfulness is the practice of self-care. During the

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Embracing the Culture

The sun came out today in Reggio & we were so happy to see & feel its warmth! We began the day with a lecture on finding the connections in

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Experience the Wonder!

The last time I visited Reggio Emilia for the study tour, a statement I heard played over & over in my head – “As teachers we must experience the wonder

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Freedom to Choose Opportunities

Listening to the amazing women at the Loris Malaguzzi International Center speak with pride & passion about their work with children in Reggio Emilia is so inspiring! There is an

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The Art of Getting Dirty

  “Look at the mud pie I made!”, “Want to help me plant these seeds?” , “I wonder how high the sunflower we planted will grow?”, “Let’s climb this tree!”

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