Exploring, Learning, and Connecting: Shrub Oak International School Students Visit the Westchester Children’s Museum
Students from Shrub Oak International School recently visited the Westchester Children’s Museum for a day of exploration and hands-on learning in an environment designed to spark curiosity while remaining welcoming to diverse learning styles. The museum’s interactive exhibits and sensory-friendly features created an engaging setting where Shrub Oak students could explore science, art, engineering, and […]
Students Shine During Professional Tour at Shrub Oak International School
Shrub Oak International School recently welcomed visitors to campus for a large group professional tour, and our students played an important role in making the experience both warm and memorable. Throughout the tour, students demonstrated hospitality, communication, and confidence as they helped support the event in meaningful ways. From preparing beverages at The Kind Cup […]
Celebrating Women’s History Month Through Creativity and Connection at Shrub Oak International School
Shrub Oak International School marked the beginning of Women’s History Month with thoughtful, student-centered activities that combined creativity, expression, and meaningful connection. Through collaborative arts and crafts and student-led interviews, the campus community came together to recognize and celebrate the contributions and impact of women in both personal and broader contexts. One of the highlights […]
Preparing for Purim Through Community and Cultural Connection at Shrub Oak International School
Shrub Oak International School recently organized a community outing to Bingo, a local kosher supermarket, to support Jewish students as they prepared for Purim, a holiday observed in the weeks leading up to Passover. The trip reflected Shrub Oak’s ongoing commitment to honoring students’ identities and supporting meaningful cultural, religious, and personal traditions as part […]
A Sweet Success: No-Bake Cookies Bring Fun and Healthy Learning to Shrub Oak International School
Hands-on cooking activities at Shrub Oak International School often serve a purpose beyond the plate, blending nutrition education, life skills, and plenty of joy. A recent no-bake cookie activity did exactly that, giving students the opportunity to prepare a healthy snack while practicing sequencing, following directions, fine motor skills, and kitchen safety—all without turning on […]
A Week of Connection and Celebration at Shrub Oak International School
Shrub Oak International School marked Valentine’s Week with a series of thoughtfully designed activities that emphasized kindness, social connection, creativity, and community engagement across campus. Throughout the week, students participated in hands-on experiences that supported communication skills, relationship-building, and meaningful participation, all within an environment structured to meet their individual learning and social needs. One […]
Bringing the Shrub Oak International School Farm Indoors: Creativity and Planning Bloom in a Blizzard
Winter weather did not slow learning on the Shrub Oak International School farm this week, as students brought their agricultural work indoors and continued to engage with the land in thoughtful and creative ways. Even during a blizzard, farm-based learning remained active, flexible, and deeply connected to long-term goals for the growing season ahead. This […]
Learning, Care, and Sensory Engagement on the Shrub Oak International School Farm in Winter
Seasonal farm activities continue to provide students with hands-on opportunities to build practical skills, engage their senses, and participate in daily routines that emphasize responsibility, care, and connection to the natural world. Even as temperatures drop, the farm remains an integral part of Shrub Oak’s transdisciplinary approach, blending sensory learning, life skills, and environmental awareness […]
Learning, Creativity, and Care Come Together on the Shrub Oak International Farm
Recent activities on the Shrub Oak International Farm highlight how hands-on, purposeful experiences can support student learning while fostering responsibility, creativity, and meaningful connections with animals and the environment. Guided by the farm instructor, students have been actively engaged in projects that blend practical life skills, sensory engagement, and animal care, reinforcing the school’s transdisciplinary […]
Shrub Oak International School Builds Confidence on the Ice at Brewster Ice Arena
Shrub Oak International School recently took students on an off-campus outing to the Brewster Ice Arena, offering an opportunity to experience ice skating in a supportive, thoughtfully structured environment. The trip aligned with Shrub Oak’s commitment to providing experiential learning opportunities that promote physical activity, confidence-building, and social engagement while honoring the individualized needs of […]