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
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
My Life With Boys
I have been a teacher at SHED Children’s Campus for 12 plus years. I started in the after school program and made the switch to preschool last year. This year,
Classroom with no Walls
This past Wednesday was the first day of SHED Children’s Campus’ outdoor inspired program “Classroom With No Walls”. This program will offer children endless opportunities to cultivate wonder, curiosity,