by Cassie F | Oct 1, 2026 | Notes From The Director
NOTES FROM THE DIRECTOR Viewing children as competent and capable We believe children are competent and capable human beings at Blue Leaf®. One of the ways we put that belief into practice is by inviting children to participate in the everyday routines of getting...
by Cassie F | Sep 1, 2026 | Notes From The Director
NOTES FROM THE DIRECTOR “SEPARATING AND REUNITING IS WHAT LIFE IS ALL ABOUT.” – MAGDA GERBER As a school, Blue Leaf® is rooted in R.I.E.®, social-emotional intelligence, and the science behind brain development. Our goal is to help...
by Cassie F | Aug 1, 2026 | Notes From The Director
NOTES FROM THE DIRECTOR “Children need both nurture and structure. Love without limits is not enough, and limits without love are not enough.” -Daniel Siegel Boundaries as Love One of the greatest gifts we can offer children is clear,...
by gschwartz | Jul 1, 2026 | Notes From The Director
NOTES FROM THE DIRECTOR Rethinking “Be Careful” We all find ourselves saying it dozens of times a day: “Be careful!” It comes naturally because we love our children and want to keep them safe. Could those two little words actually be making...
by Cassie F | Jun 1, 2026 | Notes From The Director
NOTES FROM THE DIRECTOR Supporting Drop-off In The New School Year As children and teachers have moved into their new rooms, we wanted to highlight how to support the drop-off process as we establish new relationships and routines. Part of our Blue Leaf...
