Month: July 2019

High Exposure is a Huge Hit

Posted on July 27, 2019 by - Windsor Learning Center

We ventured to high places this summer and everyone loved it! Students and staff enjoyed challenging themselves with awesome rock climbing walls and ninja warrior-style obstacle courses.  For some, it was their first experience trusting the person that promised to lower them safely to the ground from a spot very high in the air.  They pushed hard to make it to the top of the wall and held on tight while creeping along the slippery pipes. It was a very exciting trip and we can’t wait to go back again.

Achieving Balance

Posted on July 25, 2019 by - Windsor Learning Center

Some of our younger students learned about Cairn rock balancing and related emotional vocabulary words like focused, calm, and patient. They learned descriptive terms about the size, shape, and textures of different rocks and even made their own balancing kits out of clay to bring their newly found Zen home with them.

Shooting Hoops

Posted on July 22, 2019 by - Windsor School

We all look forward to a great game of basketball, especially when it’s students vs. staff!  The competition was tough and both teams fought hard. Fans cheered loudly as each team took turns pulling ahead. It was a great way to get some exercise as we ended the second week of our summer program.

Inspired by Music Technology

Posted on July 19, 2019 by - Windsor Learning Center, Windsor School

Using a digital sampling keyboard workstation,  a blend of high energy music, audience participation, and humor, Brent Daniels presented us with an exciting and informative assembly. An award-winning composer, producer, sound designer, and recording artist, Mr. Daniels uses the latest in music technology to sculpt sound and create music. Many people left the assembly feeling inspired to try something new and use their imagination.

A Summer Filled with Learning and Fun

Posted on July 15, 2019 by - Windsor Learning Center

We are having an awesome summer here at Windsor! The Brain Challenge assembly was fantastic and we loved learning how to create music using sound design technology. Our stomp rockets and pine derby cars are turning out great and we are looking forward to using them both at field day. Learning to cook nutritious meals, and enjoying time together at local restaurants has been wonderful. It’s going by so fast and we are trying to make the most of every day!

Adventure in the Wetlands

Posted on July 12, 2019 by - Windsor Learning Center

Students had the chance to learn about the salt marshes and act as field biologists during the first week of our extended school year program. Armed with long nets, they eagerly searched for the wide variety of creatures that inhabit the Meadowlands.  Many were happy to report that they were successful in collecting specimens.

Answering the Call

Posted on July 11, 2019 by - Windsor School

We jumped into action and helped our friends at the Weis Center last week. They had a fence that needed to be stained and we were there to get it done. For the past several months, we have been working on all types of special projects. It’s been a great way for our students to learn skills and share their abilities while providing a service for an incredible organization.

Using Your Noodle

Posted on July 9, 2019 by - Windsor Learning Center

Have you ever tried using pasta to create words? It’s not easy! We asked groups of students to form words with different types of pasta. It was a fun team building activity that required patience and thought. They enjoyed figuring out which noodles worked best for each letter.