by Matt Appling | Apr 8, 2021 | Classical Christian, Education, Middle School, The Arts, The Classroom, Uncategorized
Whitefield Academy Blog Why Art Matters in Today’s World Raise your hands – how many of you can relate to this: Sometime, long ago, you sat in a classroom, head in hand. The lesson is boring you. You’re confused. You’re frustrated. You raise your hand, not...
by Matt Appling | Mar 4, 2021 | Classical Christian, Education, Elementary School, Extracurriculars, The Arts, Uncategorized
Whitefield Academy Blog Why I Grade Kids’ Art: An Art Teacher’s Perspective Recently, I saw a conversation play out on social media between two of my real-life friends: A mom reviewed her elementary school child’s report card. The lowest grade, to her...
by Matt Appling | Jan 21, 2021 | Classical Christian, The Arts, The Classroom
Whitefield Academy Blog Why “Specials” Aren’t Special at Classical Schools A “Special” Part of Childhood Most of us remember a few bits and pieces from or days in elementary school. If we attended a typical, modern American school, we had our...
by Whitefield Academy | Mar 31, 2020 | Parenting, Uncategorized
Whitefield Academy Blog Family Activities During COVID-19 Whitefield Academy families are creative and resourceful when it comes to our new, if temporary, COVID-19 lifestyle. What are some ideas for spending constructive and fun time now that our students can’t...
