Vex Robotics Triple Crown for Mack Student and His Team
Zach Olkin started building robots just three years ago in the 4th grade when his mom launched a lego robotics club at Mackintosh Boulder. Just last week his Vex IQ…
Read MoreGrowing Great Leaders – 7 Behaviors that Can Cripple Your Kids
Thank you to Nicole Krout for sending on this great article! Want to raise a child with grit, resiliency and great leadership ability. Here is an article we loved in…
Read MoreConditions for Powerful Learning
By Stacey Anderson, Littleton Head of School Our campus is moving and grooving even during these chilly, snowy days! There is great interest in our school and we are enjoying…
Read MoreThe Making of a Young Entrepreneur, Designer and Activist
Maya created her first company by the time she was only eight years old. At 14, she is designing and shipping eco-friendly accessories all over the world. In this Ted…
Read MoreMythbusting Middle School: Part Two
By Beth Steklac, Littleton MYP Teacher and Curriculum Coordinator Myth #2: Middle school students are argumentative. True, but for a good reason. “The MYP (Middle Years Program) is designed to…
Read MoreCal-Wood Learning Adventure Part Two
By the Mackintosh Academy Middle Years Program (MYP) Faculty Did you know? Animals migrate horizontally as well as vertically Owls grow feathers to protect their talons At -40 degrees it…
Read MoreMack Students Bring Ancient History to Life
By Leslie Leach, 2/3 Lead Teacher Boulder A big thank you to all the parents and students who made the Night of the Museum such a success! The students’ projects…
Read MoreStop Stealing Dreams
Seth Godin’s brave manifesto and wonderful talk is a challenge to all of us to ask the question: What is school for? Is it a place to control kids? To…
Read MoreMythbusting Middle School: Part One
By Beth Steklac, Littleton MYP Teacher and Curriculum Coordinator Myth #1: You have to be a saint to work with a middle schooler! False, it can truly be heaven on…
Read MoreBeyond IQ: Brain Training Skills Students Need to Succeed – JAN 14
Science has shown that mental abilities not captured in IQ tests can have the most impact on real world performance – attributes such as creativity, will power, emotional intelligence and…
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