The Abbot Woods Blog
Insight from staff members about the happenings at SHED Childrens Campus.
SHED’s Annual Community Gift Drive
SHED’s Annual Community Gift Drive Teaching the Importance of Community in Practice We chose Community as one of our pillars because of a fundamental belief that, as humans, we are
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,
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
SCC 2019 Highlights
Looking back on a year is a wild ride. The time goes so fast but you realize just how many moments filled it. Before getting too far into 2020 we
Can I Climb The Tree?
This question coming from a second grader gave me a moment of pause. I am not a tree climber. I never climbed trees as a child. Was I the right
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
The Process Matters & Can Be Delicious!
Today we were delighted to tour the Cavazoine balsamic vinaigrette factory in the hills of Reggio Emilia Italy. We began the journey in the rain on a bus. We later
The Journey Has Begun: Boston to London to Reggio
So – we are very excited & YES very tired right now. We just enjoyed a breakfast treat after our flight to London & we are waiting to board our
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!”
The Three Chicks
This blog was written by Ella Vidoni, Michael Smith and Mia Vidoni. It awesome to read their observations of our newly hatched chicks. The children have experienced first hand the
Vacation Play at SHED Children’s Campus
It is great to observe children in play. Whether they are on a field trip, inside taking part in activities, outside participating in sports, heading into the woods or spending