Education & Programs

03 Oct

Published on October 3, 2014 in Education & Programs by

Last Spring, parents and children at Putnam Indian Field School (PIFS) planted nine organic gardens on the school grounds to encourage and celebrate healthy eating.  The gardens were part of the school’s move to organic, non-GMO, more fruit and vegetable filled lunches. In between the many vegetables, the children planted marigolds (to discourage bunnies), herbs and nasturtiums.  [caption id="attachment_5146" align="aligncenter" width="608"] Marcella Kapsaroff, PIFS mom and Garden Committee Chair shows children the fruits of their gardens.[/caption] Tomatoes of all...

01 Oct

Published on October 1, 2014 in Anne's Parenting Column, Education & Programs by

Why Steve Jobs Didn’t Let His Kids Use iPads (And Why You Shouldn’t Either) via nextshark.com If you fall within the Gen-Y era like us, chances are you’ve given a bunch of thought as to how you would raise your own children in this day and age (assuming you don’t have children already). Especially with technology, so much has changed since our childhoods in the 90s. Here’s one question: Would you introduce the technological wonder/heroin that...

28 May

Published on May 28, 2014 in Education & Programs by

Putnam Indian Field School Summer Program: June 23 – July 24, 2014 PIFS specialty – helping each child feel comfortable and happy in a school setting. Trusting the teacher – playing with mates – art, block building, listening to stories, water play, outdoor fun.  Watch your child grow in competence and confidence before your eyes! No swimming or field trips – fully air-conditioned building, experienced teachers. Monday - Thursday, 9 AM to Noon Click here for an application. ...

30 Apr

Published on April 30, 2014 in Education & Programs by

The children of Putnam Indian Field School (age 2 – 5) created individual and group work to display for their parents. The children were inspired by the works of artists Yayoi Kasuma, Vassily Kandinsky and Claude Monet. The Annual Art Show, held on the weekend of April 25 -26, allowed parents to see what their children had been preparing for weeks. One Nursery class imitated a Kasuma project by decorating a white room, white furniture and white...

28 Feb

Published on February 28, 2014 in Education & Programs by

Serving both Fairfield and Westchester County families, PIFS Summer Camp for children ages 2 1/2 ~ 5 years old is located at their beautiful school campus in Greenwich, CT.  Putnam Indian Field School is a special place with exceptional teachers who are used to comforting and inspiring small children.  Give your child the gift of warm and nurturing learning experiences with small groups of children.  Their summer activities include art, music, water play, stories, block building and dramatic...

21 Feb

Published on February 21, 2014 in Education & Programs by

There’s more for your child to do after school than just sports.  We know that kids learn effectively through play.  How about some rigorous brain exercises that are really fun?  Zane Math, Lego Robotics, Chess, Computer Programming, Touch Typing, Homework Help, and Minecraft will expand your child’s brain connections – and not give him a concussion.  After school classes for children grades K-8.  No need for tryouts.  The emphasis is on science, math and technology. ...