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Continue reading →: Dr. Wagner’s Weekly Message: Building Citizenship TogetherThis morning, as I stood at the Donaldson Wing doors, greeting our kindergarten and first-grade students, I experienced something familiar to many parents: a moment of struggle. Lyla, my own kindergartener, had a hard time separating from me. With big crocodile tears in her eyes and a quivering lip, she…
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Continue reading →: Dr. Wagners Weekly Message: Building Community and Character at TatnallEach month, our Lower School students gather for a heartwarming tradition: the collection of sandwiches during our community gathering. With excitement and pride, students walk their sandwiches down the aisle, placing them into an ever-growing basket at the front of the family room. Soon, the basket overflows, and we bring…
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Continue reading →: Dr. Wagner’s Weekly Message: My Body feels CalmerI’ll never forget the moment when my then 5-year-old, Nolan—all “boy” and full of energy—said to me while we were driving to visit my parents in the 1000 Islands, “It’s so peaceful here. My body feels calmer here.” We had just crossed onto the island, surrounded by bright orange and…
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Continue reading →: Dr. Wagner’s Weekly Message: Core muscles… not just for six packs!Children’s struggles with writing may indicate weak core muscles rather than occasional fatigue. A strong core is essential for posture, stamina, and fine motor skills. To enhance core strength, encourage active play like climbing and running. Building core muscles supports academic success and improves focus during writing tasks.
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Continue reading →: Dr. Wagner’s Weekly Message: Flexibility and EfficiencyToday, I had the pleasure of sitting in a fourth-grade classroom, observing students tackle a series of math problems: 12 ÷ 3, 60 ÷ 3, and 72 ÷ 3. Each time, students shared how they solved the problems in their heads, and I noticed that they used a variety of…
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Continue reading →: Dr. Wagner’s Weekly Message: Embracing Invented Spelling
School has started, routines are falling into place, and homework is beginning to make its appearance. Lyla (K) is eager to show off what she knows, while Nolan (5th) sometimes needs extra encouragement to complete his homework. As they grow another year older, one of the common challenges we face…
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Continue reading →: Dr. Wagner’s Weekly Message: Hope
Nine years ago, I observed a school’s opening day from a different perspective as a learning specialist. Teachers welcomed students with open arms, juggling various roles and embodying hope. Students showed excitement and nerves, while parents waved enthusiastically with a mix of pride and anxiety. This experience has instilled in…
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Continue reading →: Dr. Wagner’s Weekly Message: End of Year Review
Time has flown by, and here we are, the last day of school. The grass is back to bright green, the trees are full of leaves, and the birds chirp proudly. Tatnall is a beautiful place to spend your spring, as classrooms extend to our impressive campus, and I continue…
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Continue reading →: Dr. Wagner’s Weekly Message: Sunlit Possibilities
If you ask either of my oldest two if they are excited about the summer, they will impatiently moan “yes” and quickly ask how many days are left of school. If you listen in long enough, you would undoubtedly also hear them immediately start fighting about nothing and who is more annoying,…
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