Teacher as Researcher, a concept found within the preschool-based philosophy of Reggio Emilia, explores the idea that we, as teachers, play a crucial role in understanding our students and designing meaningful learning experiences that reflect their needs and interests. The …
At Williamsburg Northside, one of our favorite traditions is Family Potluck. Held each year just before the Thanksgiving break, it is a time to come together as students, teachers and parents to view student work, share a potluck meal, and …
Greetings Northside Families, I am excited to introduce you to Shirley Cai today, one of our stellar teachers at the Infant & Toddler Center. Shirley first joined our learning community as a student teacher in our Prekindergarten program, and we …
At Williamsburg Northside, we believe that a strong home-school connection is the bedrock upon which our learning community is built. We view parents as a child’s first teacher and value your participation in a variety of events throughout the year …
Hello, my name is Julie Rapoport and I am the Music & Movement enrichment teacher at the Infant & Toddler Center and Preschool, and for our Prekindergarten students. My goal each year is to encourage every child's natural interest in …
This past Friday, our community came together for our 3rd Annual Parent Association Bake Sale. This tradition allows families to show off their favorite recipes while raising money for our Diversity Scholarship and Hardship Fund. Parents dropped off goodies all …
A conversation between Paule Myers, PreK Head Teacher, and Amanda DiMeo, 2-year-old Head Teacher. Project Work is an essential element of a Northside Education. But what is it, exactly? At the Preschool and continuing into Prekindergarten, Project Work topics are …
Hi everyone, my name is Sunny Wilder, and I am so excited to be teaching Art at the Infant Toddler Center! As a former ITC co-teacher, I have the good fortune to be familiar with the children and their abilities, …
The ITC is excited to have officially opened up our own Materials Room located on the second floor of 70 Havemeyer Street. Inspired by the schools for infants and toddlers in Reggio Emilia, Italy, we strongly believe in the power of …
Welcome to the Goldfish classroom! Children in this room range in age from 7-12 months. In this new stage of development, these young learners are all busy navigating their new environment and exploring what they can do with their bodies. …