A large-scale longitudinal study from Denmark published less than two months ago adds to the stockpile of research strengthening the connection between nature and health. The Denmark study shows a strong correlation between green space in childhood and reduced risk of...
What is the vestibular sense? Not only do our ears sense sound waves that allow us to hear, but they also contain the vestibular system that contributes heavily to our sense of balance. The vestibular system is contained within the inner ear and consists of canals and...
Homework! What is it good for? Absolutely nothing? Well, some might say so. According to The Atlantic writer, Joe Pinsker, in his recent article “The Cult of Homework”, this is a heavily debated topic. Pinsker discusses research on both sides of the issue and brings...
What is Storycamp?? by Katrina Pratt, Storycamp Co-founder & Director What is Storycamp? The name doesn’t offer many clues. Answering used to be awkward and confusing. I stumbled through it, until one day, I realized there were two themes we incorporated into...
Join BVWS Handwork Teacher, Clari Schmidt, to learn the art of needle felting! Needle felting is a process which uses barbed needles to interlock wool fibers to form a more condensed material. In this class you will make a 3D figure using barbed needles and colorful...