For more than 25 years Red Apple School friends and families have been gathering in November to enjoy food and fellowship. It has become a beloved and much anticipated annual event in the life of our school. This year our event will be on Friday, November 8 beginning at 5:00 pm. The Red Apple staff […]
“Play is the highest form of research.” – Albert Einstein
Play is such a natural part of childhood that we sometimes overlook it. But if we were to spend some time observing the play of children, what would we learn? Why do children play and why is it so vital to their development? What do they learn when they play? How does their play form […]
Big Splash in Big “D”
So what fun adventures are you experiencing with your family this summer? Here’s a postcard about one family’s local adventure. By Erin Parsons, Red Apple parent Recently, our family took a one-day “stay-cation.” We live and work in Fort Worth but we were enjoying the unique sites and adventures of “Big D.” (We Californians […]
Homespun Fun
By Elizabeth Copeland, Red Apple Parent and Assistant Teacher Some summer days are better spent at home. When the thermometer reaches 100 degrees, I find myself not wanting to venture out into the world unless we are heading straight to the swimming pool. I thought I’d share some of our favorite things to do around […]
Small-scale Summer Adventures
By Elizabeth Copeland, Red Apple Parent and Assistant Teacher I always look forward to summertime. Sleeping in just a little later; playing in the yard after dinner as the sun sinks behind the trees; sharing a watermelon on the back porch. I’m blessed to have three full months with my kids and I’m soaking it […]