The Country School is an independent, coeducational, Pre-K through 8 school founded in 1934.
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10 Reasons Why I Teach Art
Lower School art teacher Gina Brent shares a bit about her love of art, her love of teaching, and how fortunate she feels to combine them as a career.
- It’s Fun!
- Elementary students enjoy it!
- There’s no right or wrong answer!
- You get to use different materials!
- No two works look alike!
- Students get to express themselves creatively.
- Students experiment with a wide range of materials.
- You get to try new ways of creating something.
- You learn about other artists.
- It enriches students’ lives.
Early art-making is a unique tool for a child to learn patience and dedication while discovering their own creativity. The quote by Degas, “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see,” helps to build a foundation for students to learn from. This, too, provides a solid foundation for others to learn from too. For me, teaching art is teaching students how to “see” so they can make educated choices.
Recent Posts
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What Do We Mean When We Say 'Executive Function' Skills?
Learning Specialist Linda Rajacich demystifies the term 'executive function' skills and shares how The Country School imparts the knowledge for our students to gain self-awareness as to how they learn best.Read More
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Stress Management for Families
Country School Counselors Linda Schuerholz and Anne McCauley offer some helpful resources for managing stress as a family.Read More -
Why Traditions Matter
The Country School community is overflowing with history and tradition. In this blog post, we take a look at the importance of traditions in school life - and why they matter beyond graduation.Read More -
Adopting a "Do Less" Mentality
In a recent "Hidden Brain" podcast, the concept of less being more is examined.Read More
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2022 Summer Camp Guide
Check out the many great ways to keep your kids busy this summer with our 2022 Summer Camp Guide!Read More
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