In this episode, Dawn Williams speaks with Blue School’s Primary Program’s co-curricular teachers. Alex Kavo, Mariangela Lopez, Caroline McAuliffe, Megan Moncrief, and Will Steinberger discuss the transition to online learning in their arts classes this spring. Together they describe the opportunities for connection, collaboration, wildness, and even joy they’ve found with students on Zoom. 

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In this episode, Dawn Williams speaks with Mollie McQuarrie, Blue School’s Pre-primary Studio and Materials Specialist. Mollie is a parent, visual artist, musician, and educator specializing in aesthetic education. Here she shares ideas for fostering engagement and expression and finding novelty during our extended time at home.



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In this episode, Dawn Williams speaks with Laura Winnick and Caitlin Barry, members of the middle school faculty at Blue School. They share their love of media and media studies as they discuss tools and strategies for engaging with teens around the content they consume and create.

Blue School teacher Annabelle Baylin leads a body scan practice for parents and caregivers--an invitation to slow down, check in with your body, and simply notice. 

Blue School teacher Annabelle Baylin invites even the youngest children to grab a favorite stuffed animal and join in a breathing activity--perfect for quiet time or at the end of the day. 

In this episode, Dawn Williams speaks with Blue School teacher, Annabelle Baylin. One of the hallmarks of Annabelle’s classroom is her care in bringing mindfulness into children’s daily routines and her commitment to conversations about social justice. Annabelle discusses her own mindfulness practice, as well as what she’s learned from doing this work with children.

Blue School teacher Annabelle Baylin leads young children in a mindful listening exercise, bringing attention to the sounds in and out of the body. 

Blue School teacher Annabelle Baylin offers a loving kindness practice for families of all ages to connect with and send love to themselves, each other, and the world outside.   

As we all struggle to find our footing in this new landscape, Dawn Williams shares the vision for the On Balance podcast -- to partner with parents and educators, offer support, insight and, perhaps, a vision to illuminate the path forward.