Curious children ask questions. They might ask why a flower has petals, or ponder how something as large as the moon can look so small in the sky. As parents and educators, we not only want to help children find answers to such questions, but also foster and encourage the sort of curiosity that drives […]
Category: Education
Confidence in the Classroom: How Small Class Sizes Make a Big Difference
Think about your favorite teacher. Maybe they taught you a life lesson that truly shaped your future. Or perhaps they were able to explain a difficult concept to you in a way that finally made sense. Chances are, that favorite teacher is someone who not only taught you, but also knew and cared for you. […]
Why Belonging Matters in Your Child’s Education
There’s nothing quite like watching a child walk into school with a smile on their face. A close second is hearing a child express how happy or excited they are to go to school. While education can be challenging at times, it should also be rewarding and enjoyable. At St. Barnabas, we’ve found that students are […]
Why Environment Matters to Quality Education
There is a parable in the Bible about seeds sown in different types of soil and how differently they grow. The seeds sown on the rocky ground can’t thrive, and seeds dropped on the road are trampled or eaten by birds. However, the seeds carefully planted in healthy soil grow and produce fruit. In the […]