The students are transitioning beautifully as they enjoy their days at Abintra. You can help your child be successful in school by doing the following: Make sure your child has a good night's sleep with a consistent bed time and routine. If you're not sure how many hours of sleep your child needs, check the Sleep Hours chart below or call your child's pediatrician. Start every day with a good breakfast! Enjoy time with each other or observing nature in the morning and avoid use of electronic devices before coming to school. 

Elementary Spanish Bienvenidos a la clase de espaňol!   Welcome back everyone!  We are looking forward to another fun year learning about Spanish language and culture.   The first weeks of school we will concentrate on T.P.R. (Total Physical Response) which is often used for commands or verbs. I may say “La clase se sienta” and the class will sit down.     As you may remember, this method uses group activities to enhance our learning of vocabulary and grammar. T.P.R. also helps students gain confidence and have fun with Spanish. They will work with new vocabulay and practice using the words they know.   T.P.R. uses movements, games, and group participation.  Our goal is to find out the students’ abilities and comfort levels with Spanish before building on that foundation.  In the beginning, the children will have a Silent Period. We don’t force the students to produce the language. The goal is comprehension. Personalization is ...

A University of Colorado Boulder study says that "Playing in schoolyards that feature natural habitats and trees and not just asphalt and recreation equipment reduces children's stress and inattention." The researchers also found that "Natural terrain schoolyards - with dirt, scrub oak and water features, for example - foster supportive relationships and feelings of competence." This is great news for Abintra students, as our campus provides 10 wooded acres where students can take nature hikes, build forts, examine wildlife, and develop a curiosity about their surroundings. More recent studies that support this research and emphasize the importance of play in natural environments have been reported by NPR. You can find those articles at the following links: Where the Wild Things Play and Scientists Say Child's Play Helps Build A Better Brain .  Early Childhood students enjoy a nature walk around campus. Early Childhood students find shade in a f...