All posts by Scott Helm

Hooray for Reading Champions!
Hooray for Reading Champions!

It’s the end of the year, and we’re bursting with pride! Our K-2nd graders have blossomed into AMAZING readers, and we couldn’t be happier to celebrate their incredible achievements. Here’s a glimpse into the magic that unfolded this year: …

Professional Development
Professional Development

Just as parents are busy picking out backpacks and school supplies to get ready for the new year, the staff at Trevose Day School have spent the past week preparing as well. Each day, they have been setting up their rooms as well as participating in some meaningful professional development opportunities. We were honored and […]

Early Coding
Early Coding

Early coding is best introduced to young learners through fun hands-on games and activities that make kids think like a computer programmer. Activities that promote logical thinking and problem-solving are great examples of how they begin to develop their critical thinking skills. The earlier children explore the basics of coding, the easier they’ll be able […]

What Are the Benefits of Reading to a Young Child?
What Are the Benefits of Reading to a Young Child?

Children learn to love the sound of language before they even notice the existence of printed words on a page. Reading books aloud to children stimulates their imagination and expands their understanding of the world around them. It’s also one of the best ways to broaden your child’s vocabulary while developing a strong bond with […]

The Importance of Learning Through Performing
The Importance of Learning Through Performing

Trevose Day School is excited to announce that their annual opera with director, Charis Bean Duke is back for the end of the year performance. “It’s such a pleasure to be creating art again. The arts bring much-needed light and joy into our lives and I am excited to be sharing that with the children […]

Executive Function
Executive Function

The faculty at Trevose Day School spent an afternoon receiving some important training on executive function and child development with Iris Paltin, PhD. Dr. Paltin is a pediatric neuropsychologist with the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Cancer Center and Neuro-Oncology Program at CHOP who specializes in working with children and families […]

Earth Day
Earth Day

Every April, the students of Trevose Day School come together to celebrate Earth Day. This day is filled with so many wonderful activities and lessons that help our children know the importance of helping our planet not just one day, but every day. Our philosophy focuses on teaching our children who feel small, that they […]

Kindness
Kindness

How IQ and EQ Play Together Each morning, the children of Trevose Day School arrive ready to explore the subjects of math, reading, science and culture. In addition to fundamental education, we also practice emotional intelligence through acts of kindness and awareness. Our goal is to empower students to manage his or her emotions in […]

Visit to Quiver Farms
Visit to Quiver Farms

Today the children of Trevose Day School and Neshaminy Montessori had an exciting and tasty visit from Quiver Farms. Farmer Cori brought with her a grinder and fruit press for everyone to help make apple cider. Each child had the opportunity to grind up their very own apple. Once the all the apples went through …

Science, science everywhere especially in our after hours program twice a week
Science, science everywhere especially in our after hours program twice a week

Neshaminy Montessori and Trevose Day School Alumni, Amanda Frischmann, joins our program twice a week to teach the children all different areas of science. Amanda is a recent graduate of the University of Richmond with a double major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology along with a Health Care minor. She is excited to return …