Dr. Smith on Play, Purpose, and the Harley Lower School Experience
Why is play so critical for young learners, and why are so many schools leaving it behind? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Head of Lower School Dr. Smith as we break down the developmental power of unstructured play and outdoor discovery. Learn how The Harley School protects child-centered curiosity and seamlessly integrates play across the curriculum to raise confident, resilient, and independent thinkers.
3 Mar 2026
English in the MicroFarm
"A community grows one seed at a time."
Middle School English students recently brought the book Seedfolks to life! Under the guidance of Mrs. Leary, students planted a dedicated garden in the Harley MicroFarm, bridging the gap between the written word and the natural world.
By researching seeds that matched their characters' backgrounds, students created a living map of the story. At Harley, we don't just study literature; we cultivate it.
3 Mar 2026
Cells: Reimagining Life Science with Middle School Science Teacher Carli Rivers
What does it look like when biology leaps off the page and into the MakerSpace? Join 7/8 Grade Science teacher Carli Rivers as she discusses one of Harley’s Middle School projects: building 10-foot-tall oversized plant and animal cells.
Instead of just labeling a diagram, Carli’s students took to the MakerSpace to engineer life-sized models. Working in pairs to tackle specific parts of a cell, students had to collaborate, problem-solve, and build.
In this video, Carli shares:
Why the process of building is as vital as the biological facts themselves.
How the MakerSpace became an extension of the science lab.
The impact of scale: Why exploring a 10-foot cell creates a memory that lasts longer than a textbook chapter.
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