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Learning Updates for March 10 to March 14

March 14, 2025

PE Update: Hoops and Serves

In physical education classes, students have been rotating through two classic units the last few weeks: volleyball in the Downing and basketball in the Barn. In one sport, the ball isn’t supposed to touch the ground, and in the other, it has to touch the ground whenever you move. In one sport, you are attempting to avoid the net, and in the other, you are attempting to get it in the net. Talk about confusing! Yet our discerning athletes have been up for the challenge, going from serving and bumping to dribbling and dunking with ease (okay, maybe not dunking). With all that practice, they are sure to be ready for versions of March Madness.

– Alex Tzelnic, physical education teacher

Pre-K Sees Some Beautiful Shapes and Colors

As part of our mathematical study of two and three-dimensional shapes, pre-kindergarten students constructed handmade kaleidoscopes. They used cardboard tubes, mirrored paper, and clear plastic to animate their colorful designs. This project reinforced the names of the shapes we learned, introduced the concept of reflective symmetry, and inspired awe and wonder for our youngest learners.

– Kim Edwards, pre-kindergarten teacher

Fourth Graders Test Their Compost Tumbler Designs

Need a compost tumbler for your food scraps? Fourth graders are creating some for you, using recyclable materials and the design thinking process. This week, teams of engineers were able to test their tumblers to see how they worked with food scraps inside. While there were many successes, there were also some challenges. Students will now brainstorm ways they can improve their designs and user experiences, and then they will implement those changes before retesting their prototypes.

– Emily Crawford, fourth grade teacher

By Kim Edwards, Pre-kindergarten Teacher |

September 12, 2025

The pre-kindergarten students are taking part in a very special learning tradition at Belmont Day–The Great Potato Harvest! Each fall, our youngest learners visit the garden to explore the many kinds of food growing there. This year, we noticed marigolds,…

By Susan Dempsey, Theater Arts Teacher |

September 12, 2025

In our first theater class of the term, eight enthusiastic sixth grade students began exploring the fundamentals of ensemble work. Through the activity Big, Tiny, Twisted, they were challenged to create shapes with their bodies—starting individually, then collaborating in small…

By Annie Fuerst, Director of Innovation |

September 5, 2025

At Belmont Day, learning doesn’t pause when the school year ends. This summer, our faculty engaged in a wide range of professional development opportunities that sparked inspiration, deepened expertise, and strengthened connections. From exploring play in early childhood to considering…

By Brittany Ryan |

September 5, 2025

In June, five Belmont Day middle school athletes competed in the 13th Annual Massachusetts Middle School Track and Field Championships. Despite challenging weather, including heavy rain and a postponed schedule, our students delivered outstanding performances. Of note from that day’s…
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