WE ARE BORN TO LEARN Childhood is about constant change. Every second, every minute, children are growing and changing: in stature, in knowledge, and in personal and interpersonal skills and
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Social Emotional Learning
Learning Who We Are, Why We Matter, and How We Can Help Social Emotional Learning is some of the most vital education that happens for children, both at school and
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Slow Down. Children at Play–Why “Child’s Play” Matters We’ve all heard the old expression: such and such was “mere child’s play” compared to such and such. The implication is that
Read moreM.L.K.’s Lessons on Growth Mindset
We remembered, throughout the month of January, the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. We remembered his actions. We remembered his words. We remembered his mindset. While
Read moreNew Year–Putting Your Best Foot Forward
Originally Published January, 2018 The world over, people look to the start of each new year for luck, prosperity, and a fresh start. In Scotland, the New Year is called Hogmany,
Read moreThe Light of Diversity
Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness. – Chinese Proverb Originally Published December, 2017 The days are short, the nights are cold and dark, but everywhere you
Read moreYoung Engineers Day: Thursday, April 13th
Dear Serendipity Families, It’s back! This year’s Young Engineers Day Challenge is the Egg Drop. Students will compete to engineer, build, and test contraptions capable of carrying precious cargo (whole, raw
Read more3rd Grade Pioneer Day
Third Graders have been studying the human history of California, including indigenous peoples, European explorers, and waves of pioneers who flocked to the west coast of the United States in
Read moreHelp a Child… Help Your Community… SAMARITAN HOUSE BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
Donate School Supplies to the Samaritan House Back to School Drive Dear Serendipity School families, friends, and neighbors, Serendipity Preschool and Elementary School invite you to join our 2nd annual Back to School
Read moreKids Care–Nurturing Empathy in Children
Originally Published October, 2017 I will never forget Daniel’s face that day. His wide eyes and earnest expression. The flush in his cheeks and freckled nose from running all the
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