Category Archives: field trip
Middle School Chicago Trip: Day 2
Wednesday was our second full day in Chicago and we continued our explorations. On this day we focused on the center of the city. Our day began with a guided tour of the Art Institute of Chicago. The docents are … Continue reading
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Middle School Chicago Trip: Day One
Tuesday was the middle school’s first full day in Chicago and we saw a lot! We started on the South Side and ended in the North. Many miles were walked and they had many new experiences. We started the day … Continue reading
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Chinese Opera
McGuffey students recently attended a performance of Jing-Ju Opera presented by the National Taiwan College of Performing Arts. Jing-Ju Opera, combines music, singing, mime, dance, and acrobatics. Jing-Ju Opera costumes are graceful, with handcrafted embroidery. The makeup is rich in … Continue reading
Posted in drama, field trip, Lower Elementary, Middle School, social studies, Upper Elementary
Cincinnati Symphony
Lower Elementary recently spent the morning with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, attending a Young People’s Concert at Music Hall. These performances are geared toward elementary aged children, encouraging audience participation and appreciation. After the performance, we headed to nearby Washington … Continue reading
Posted in field trip, Lower Elementary, music
Simple Acts of Kindness
Every year we go to Glen Helen we spend the week with students from another school. This year our students surprised us with a simple act of kindness. The “Golden Dustpan” is a Glen Helen prize for the cleanest dorm. … Continue reading
Posted in field trip, Middle School, outside, peace, Upper Elementary, upper unit
Learning about the piano with Robin Spielberg
This week the kindergarteners and Lower Elementary were the guests of Robin Spielberg and the Miami University Performing Arts Series. Robin talked to children about how a piano works and then discussed why and how she composes music. We learned … Continue reading
Posted in field trip, Lower Elementary, McGuffey, music, Primary
More Fun in St. Louis
It’s our second full day in St. Louis with the Middle School students, and the major attraction of the day was the City Museum: “Housed in the 600,000 square-foot former International Shoe Company, the museum is an eclectic mixture of … Continue reading
Posted in field trip, Middle School, outside, practical life
Middle School Students on the Road
Our Middle School students (Grades 6-8) are out and about on their annual spring trip. This year’s destination is St. Louis, Missouri. On our first full day we participated in a mock trial of the Dred Scott case; visited the … Continue reading
Posted in field trip, Middle School, outside, practical life, upper unit
Free Time at Glen Helen
The Upper Unit’s stay at Glen Helen isn’t always full of scheduled activities. There is still time to hang out at the dorm with classmates and have a little unstructured fun. Students have been playing card and board games, playing … Continue reading
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Daily Activities at Glen Helen
The Upper Unit students are enjoying the outdoors at Glen Helen this week, but what are they doing? They are hiking the Glen and learning about birds and forest animals, forest ecology, geology, and local cultural history. The students go … Continue reading
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