The Abbot Woods Blog
Insight from staff members about the happenings at SHED Childrens Campus.
Changing with the Seasons – Emotional Wellness Tips for Families-boundaries
Relationship Boundaries for Couples and Parents Healthy relationships require developing clear yet adaptable boundaries. Whether in romantic partnerships or parenting, boundaries help define personal needs, responsibilities, and expectations. They promote
Changing with the Seasons – Emotional Wellness Tips for Families
Navigating the Stress of Fall Transitions and “Back to School” The fall is a time of change and transition. In many ways we may welcome this, as these changes can
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
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
Farmers to You: The Connection of Farming & Food with Children
I sit here at our Greeter’s desk – happily awaiting the Farmers to You customers. It is a neat little experience actually – sitting here amongst fresh, wholesome food –
Rainy Day Play
“When life throws you a rainy day, play in the puddles.” – Pooh Bear It is pretty simple – children NEED to play. It does not matter what the temperature
Big Body Play
I recently posted about having a classroom consisting only of boys this year and how their play (compared to a classroom with a mix of boys and girls) gravitated
Our TOPS Friends
SHED Children’s Campus is fortunate to collaborate with TOPS program in Andover. TOPS is a Transition Opportunity Program that serves young adults with disabilities, setting up vocational opportunities throughout the