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🌎 Happy Earth Day from UFS! 🌎

The day began with a morning full of fun stations led by our Helman-Osborn (Middle School) students and ended with MFW outside!

#earthday #gardenwork #unitedfriendsschool

🌎 Happy Earth Day from UFS! 🌎

The day began with a morning full of fun stations led by our Helman-Osborn (Middle School) students and ended with MFW outside!

#earthday #gardenwork #unitedfriendsschool

𝐀𝐭 𝐚 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥, 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐭.

But this moment is more than a song. It's a reflection of what happens when children grow up in a community where they feel truly seen, heard, and valued. Where confidence isn't just built in the classroom it's nurtured in every interaction, every shared experience, every opportunity to show up and be part of something bigger than themselves.

A Friends education is rooted in values that have guided learning for generations; peace, equality, simplicity, and community. It shapes not just what children know, but who they are becoming. And for families who find it, it often feels like exactly what they were looking for all along.

Our latest article explores the heart of a Friends education: what it stands for, how it comes to life at UFS, and why it matters.

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐢𝐨.

#UnitedFriendsSchool #QuakerEducation #WholeChildEducation #ProgressiveEducation

𝐀𝐭 𝐚 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥, 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐢𝐭.

But this moment is more than a song. It's a reflection of what happens when children grow up in a community where they feel truly seen, heard, and valued. Where confidence isn't just built in the classroom it's nurtured in every interaction, every shared experience, every opportunity to show up and be part of something bigger than themselves.

A Friends education is rooted in values that have guided learning for generations; peace, equality, simplicity, and community. It shapes not just what children know, but who they are becoming. And for families who find it, it often feels like exactly what they were looking for all along.

Our latest article explores the heart of a Friends education: what it stands for, how it comes to life at UFS, and why it matters.

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐢𝐨.

#UnitedFriendsSchool #QuakerEducation #WholeChildEducation #ProgressiveEducation

On Saturday, April 18, several of our teachers attended the 2026 Preschool-to-2nd-Grade Educators Diversity Summit. Throughout the day, they participated in engaging discussions and professional learning centered on diversity, equity, and inclusion in early childhood education.

The summit emphasized the importance of beginning conversations about diversity, equity, and social justice at an early age, while also providing practical, age-appropriate tools that reflect the authentic diversity of our world. It created valuable opportunities for discussion, connection, and ongoing support among educators. We’re excited for our teachers to bring these insights and strategies back to our classrooms to support all learners.

On Saturday, April 18, several of our teachers attended the 2026 Preschool-to-2nd-Grade Educators Diversity Summit. Throughout the day, they participated in engaging discussions and professional learning centered on diversity, equity, and inclusion in early childhood education.

The summit emphasized the importance of beginning conversations about diversity, equity, and social justice at an early age, while also providing practical, age-appropriate tools that reflect the authentic diversity of our world. It created valuable opportunities for discussion, connection, and ongoing support among educators. We’re excited for our teachers to bring these insights and strategies back to our classrooms to support all learners.

Our Farm to Table Fundraiser is coming to a close! 🌱

Be sure to get your mindfully grown, organic herbs and veggies ordered by Friday, 4/17 at noon, and your delicious sourdough goods ordered by Sunday, 4/19.

All items are PICK-UP ONLY
📍 United Friends School
🗓 Friday, 4/24
⏰ 3–6 PM

A big thank you to @peacetreefarm and @graceful.collective for giving us the opportunity to share your amazing plants and baked goods with our community while supporting school events, projects, and student experiences.

Links to order are in our stories!

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#FarmToTable #CommunityCollaboration #MindfullyCrafted #MindfullyGrown #ProjectBasedLearning

Our Farm to Table Fundraiser is coming to a close! 🌱

Be sure to get your mindfully grown, organic herbs and veggies ordered by Friday, 4/17 at noon, and your delicious sourdough goods ordered by Sunday, 4/19.

All items are PICK-UP ONLY
📍 United Friends School
🗓 Friday, 4/24
⏰ 3–6 PM

A big thank you to @peacetreefarm and @graceful.collective for giving us the opportunity to share your amazing plants and baked goods with our community while supporting school events, projects, and student experiences.

Links to order are in our stories!

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#FarmToTable #CommunityCollaboration #MindfullyCrafted #MindfullyGrown #ProjectBasedLearning

Huge thanks to the Elmwood Park Zoo @elmwoodparkzoo for visiting us at UFS yesterday! ✨

Our students had an incredible time getting up close and personal with some amazing animal ambassadors. We loved learning all about:

The Gopher Tortoise 🐢
The Argentine Black and White Tegu 🦎
The Pygmy Hedgehog 🦔

There’s nothing quite like seeing these creatures in person! Thank you for the unforgettable lesson!

#wildlifeeducation #zoovisit #unitedfriendsschool

Huge thanks to the Elmwood Park Zoo @elmwoodparkzoo for visiting us at UFS yesterday! ✨

Our students had an incredible time getting up close and personal with some amazing animal ambassadors. We loved learning all about:

The Gopher Tortoise 🐢
The Argentine Black and White Tegu 🦎
The Pygmy Hedgehog 🦔

There’s nothing quite like seeing these creatures in person! Thank you for the unforgettable lesson!

#wildlifeeducation #zoovisit #unitedfriendsschool

There’s something you notice almost immediately when you step into a Friends school.

It’s not just what students are learning. It’s how they interact. How teachers guide. How much space there is for curiosity, reflection, and real connection.

For many families, “Friends school” is unfamiliar at first. But once you understand the philosophy behind it, it starts to feel deeply relevant to what many parents are looking for today.

In our latest article, we take a closer look at what defines a Friends education and how it shapes the way children learn and grow.

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐢𝐨.

#UnitedFriendsSchool #QuakerEducation #WholeChildEducation #ProgressiveEducation

There’s something you notice almost immediately when you step into a Friends school.

It’s not just what students are learning. It’s how they interact. How teachers guide. How much space there is for curiosity, reflection, and real connection.

For many families, “Friends school” is unfamiliar at first. But once you understand the philosophy behind it, it starts to feel deeply relevant to what many parents are looking for today.

In our latest article, we take a closer look at what defines a Friends education and how it shapes the way children learn and grow.

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐢𝐨.

#UnitedFriendsSchool #QuakerEducation #WholeChildEducation #ProgressiveEducation

There’s something special about the preschool years.

It’s a time when curiosity is still leading the way. When children are noticing small details, asking thoughtful questions, and beginning to make sense of the world around them.

In the classroom, this can unfold in quiet but meaningful ways. Working together to build something. Caring for a living creature. Returning to an idea again and again, simply because it matters to them.

Over time, these moments begin to shape how children see themselves—as capable, thoughtful, and connected to the world around them.

In our latest article, we share more about how early learning unfolds at ages 3 and 4, and what makes this stage so important.

Read more on our blog at the link in the bio.

#UnitedFriendsSchool #QuakerEducation #UFSPreschool #EarlyChildhoodEducation

There’s something special about the preschool years.

It’s a time when curiosity is still leading the way. When children are noticing small details, asking thoughtful questions, and beginning to make sense of the world around them.

In the classroom, this can unfold in quiet but meaningful ways. Working together to build something. Caring for a living creature. Returning to an idea again and again, simply because it matters to them.

Over time, these moments begin to shape how children see themselves—as capable, thoughtful, and connected to the world around them.

In our latest article, we share more about how early learning unfolds at ages 3 and 4, and what makes this stage so important.

Read more on our blog at the link in the bio.

#UnitedFriendsSchool #QuakerEducation #UFSPreschool #EarlyChildhoodEducation

Research shows that outdoor time isn’t just good for kids - it actually supports learning. Studies show that time in nature can improve focus, reduce stress, and spark curiosity.

When learning moves outside, something shifts.

A trail becomes a science lab.
A grove becomes a reading nook.
Nature invites exploration in ways classrooms sometimes can’t.

At United Friends School, outdoor learning is part of the curriculum year-round. Students explore the creek, observe seasonal changes, conduct experiments, and use an outdoor classroom for reading, writing, and collaboration.

It’s one way we support the whole child - mind, body, and spirit.

Read the full article on our blog at the link in bio.

#OutdoorLearning #WholeChildEducation #NatureAndLearning #UnitedFriendsSchool #FriendsSchool #HandsOnLearning

Research shows that outdoor time isn’t just good for kids - it actually supports learning. Studies show that time in nature can improve focus, reduce stress, and spark curiosity.

When learning moves outside, something shifts.

A trail becomes a science lab.
A grove becomes a reading nook.
Nature invites exploration in ways classrooms sometimes can’t.

At United Friends School, outdoor learning is part of the curriculum year-round. Students explore the creek, observe seasonal changes, conduct experiments, and use an outdoor classroom for reading, writing, and collaboration.

It’s one way we support the whole child - mind, body, and spirit.

Read the full article on our blog at the link in bio.

#OutdoorLearning #WholeChildEducation #NatureAndLearning #UnitedFriendsSchool #FriendsSchool #HandsOnLearning

☀️🎶 On this spring-like afternoon, our United Voices of Friends chorus brought their rehearsal outside! Enjoy the sweet tune! 🎶☀️

#musicoutdoors #chorusrehearsal #unitedfriendsschool

☀️🎶 On this spring-like afternoon, our United Voices of Friends chorus brought their rehearsal outside! Enjoy the sweet tune! 🎶☀️

#musicoutdoors #chorusrehearsal #unitedfriendsschool

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐲, 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲.

At United Friends School, project-based learning is woven into everyday classroom life. Students study worms and uncover how ecosystems work. They build race cars from recycled materials and learn how forces and motion shape the world. They explore Greek mythology and then walk through the Penn Museum, seeing ancient history up close.

But beyond the academics, they're developing something harder to teach: how to listen carefully, work through a hard problem, collaborate with others, and trust that starting over is part of learning. It begins as young as age 1 with our First Light Program and grows all the way through 5th grade.

Click the link in our bio and navigate to our blog to see what learning looks like here.

#UnitedFriendsSchool #ProjectBasedLearning #QuakerEducation #HandsOnLearning #LearningByDoing #CuriousKids #QuakerSchool

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐲, 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲.

At United Friends School, project-based learning is woven into everyday classroom life. Students study worms and uncover how ecosystems work. They build race cars from recycled materials and learn how forces and motion shape the world. They explore Greek mythology and then walk through the Penn Museum, seeing ancient history up close.

But beyond the academics, they're developing something harder to teach: how to listen carefully, work through a hard problem, collaborate with others, and trust that starting over is part of learning. It begins as young as age 1 with our First Light Program and grows all the way through 5th grade.

Click the link in our bio and navigate to our blog to see what learning looks like here.

#UnitedFriendsSchool #ProjectBasedLearning #QuakerEducation #HandsOnLearning #LearningByDoing #CuriousKids #QuakerSchool

❄️ UFS will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday 3/3 due to inclement weather. Doors will open at 10am. Stay warm and drive safe! ❄️

❄️ UFS will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday 3/3 due to inclement weather. Doors will open at 10am. Stay warm and drive safe! ❄️

🏎️ Start Your Engines! Our K-8 Race Car Challenge was a Hit!

🛠️ Our K-8 students just wrapped up an incredible Race Car Challenge this afternoon! Using nothing but recycled materials, our engineers built custom cars to put their physics knowledge to the test.

🎈We saw gravity, forces, and motion in action as cars flew down the ramps! Our Middle School students leveled up using balloons, rubber bands, or mousetraps to power their engines.

What amazing cars and races! ✨

#racecarchallenge #physicsfun #studentengineers #unitedfriendsschool

🏎️ Start Your Engines! Our K-8 Race Car Challenge was a Hit!

🛠️ Our K-8 students just wrapped up an incredible Race Car Challenge this afternoon! Using nothing but recycled materials, our engineers built custom cars to put their physics knowledge to the test.

🎈We saw gravity, forces, and motion in action as cars flew down the ramps! Our Middle School students leveled up using balloons, rubber bands, or mousetraps to power their engines.

What amazing cars and races! ✨

#racecarchallenge #physicsfun #studentengineers #unitedfriendsschool

❄️ UFS will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday 2/24. Doors will open at 10am. Stay warm and drive safe! ❄️

❄️ UFS will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday 2/24. Doors will open at 10am. Stay warm and drive safe! ❄️

What does a school day look like for a one-year-old at UFS?

In our new First Light classroom at United Friends School, it begins with teachers greeting each child with intention, and helping them settle in with comfort and trust.

From there, the day is shaped around their rhythms. Open-ended materials. Time outdoors. Shared meals. Quiet moments. Gentle guidance.

First Light isn’t about rushing toddlers through activities. It’s about creating a space where they can explore at their own pace and begin to feel part of a caring community.

If you have a one-year-old and are starting to think about next year, we’re sharing a closer look at what this new program will offer.

Read more by clicking the link in our bio and navigating to our blog.

#UnitedFriendsSchool #QuakertownPA #FirstLight #EarlyChildhoodEducation #ToddlerProgram

What does a school day look like for a one-year-old at UFS?

In our new First Light classroom at United Friends School, it begins with teachers greeting each child with intention, and helping them settle in with comfort and trust.

From there, the day is shaped around their rhythms. Open-ended materials. Time outdoors. Shared meals. Quiet moments. Gentle guidance.

First Light isn’t about rushing toddlers through activities. It’s about creating a space where they can explore at their own pace and begin to feel part of a caring community.

If you have a one-year-old and are starting to think about next year, we’re sharing a closer look at what this new program will offer.

Read more by clicking the link in our bio and navigating to our blog.

#UnitedFriendsSchool #QuakertownPA #FirstLight #EarlyChildhoodEducation #ToddlerProgram

❄️ UFS will be closed tomorrow, Monday February 23rd. Stay warm and safe! ❄️

❄️ UFS will be closed tomorrow, Monday February 23rd. Stay warm and safe! ❄️

Open Houses Wrapped Up This Week! 🏠

What a joy to have families visit our UFS classrooms! Families joined us to see our amazing faculty in action, sparking curiosity, sharing smiles, and creating those special learning moments we cherish. Always heartwarming to connect with our school family! If you missed it, contact our Advancement Office at awall@unitedfriendsschool.org to schedule a personal tour.

#UFSOpenHouse #UFSFamilies #FacultyInAction #VisitsUFS

Open Houses Wrapped Up This Week! 🏠

What a joy to have families visit our UFS classrooms! Families joined us to see our amazing faculty in action, sparking curiosity, sharing smiles, and creating those special learning moments we cherish. Always heartwarming to connect with our school family! If you missed it, contact our Advancement Office at awall@unitedfriendsschool.org to schedule a personal tour.

#UFSOpenHouse #UFSFamilies #FacultyInAction #VisitsUFS

✨ Making Connections in the Lehigh Valley!

Our Advancement Director enjoyed attending the Lunch and Learn session on “Strategic Relationships – A New Era of Growth,” hosted by the Alignable Alliance of Lehigh. It was a valuable opportunity to build meaningful connections and support our neighbors in the Lehigh Valley. 💙

#Community #Networking #LehighValley #UFS #LocalConnections

✨ Making Connections in the Lehigh Valley!

Our Advancement Director enjoyed attending the Lunch and Learn session on “Strategic Relationships – A New Era of Growth,” hosted by the Alignable Alliance of Lehigh. It was a valuable opportunity to build meaningful connections and support our neighbors in the Lehigh Valley. 💙

#Community #Networking #LehighValley #UFS #LocalConnections

✨ UFS Talent Show & Secret Pals! ✨

This morning, our students took the stage at our Talent Show! From singing, dancing, and even magic tricks, our students SHINED! We are so proud of the confidence and courage they showed! ⭐️

This afternoon was our Secret Pals Reveal! Sweet surprises, big smiles, and lots of love and kindness filled the rooms! ❤️

Traditions like these remind us just how special our school community truly is!

#talentshow #secretpals #unitedfriendsschool

✨ UFS Talent Show & Secret Pals! ✨

This morning, our students took the stage at our Talent Show! From singing, dancing, and even magic tricks, our students SHINED! We are so proud of the confidence and courage they showed! ⭐️

This afternoon was our Secret Pals Reveal! Sweet surprises, big smiles, and lots of love and kindness filled the rooms! ❤️

Traditions like these remind us just how special our school community truly is!

#talentshow #secretpals #unitedfriendsschool

For young children, summer is its own season of growth.

And while first plans for the summer often center around schedules and logistics, for younger children, something else often matters more: whether a place makes room for who they are right now. Whether they’re trusted to hesitate, to observe, to join in their own way. Whether the day has enough space for deep play, real friendships, and the kind of confidence that comes from feeling respected.

We explore what this kind of summer looks like in our latest article. Click the link in our bio and navigate to our blog to read more.

#UnitedFriendsSchool #UFSSummerCamp #QuakerEducation #UFSCommunity

For young children, summer is its own season of growth.

And while first plans for the summer often center around schedules and logistics, for younger children, something else often matters more: whether a place makes room for who they are right now. Whether they’re trusted to hesitate, to observe, to join in their own way. Whether the day has enough space for deep play, real friendships, and the kind of confidence that comes from feeling respected.

We explore what this kind of summer looks like in our latest article. Click the link in our bio and navigate to our blog to read more.

#UnitedFriendsSchool #UFSSummerCamp #QuakerEducation #UFSCommunity

🎨 Paint with everything but paintbrushes! Our Hick class (Preschool) students explored art today by using non-traditional art materials. This helped develop fine motor skills, expression through art, and sharing materials with friends. What messy, beautiful art! 🫟

#preschoolart #finemotorskills #unitedfriendsschool

🎨 Paint with everything but paintbrushes! Our Hick class (Preschool) students explored art today by using non-traditional art materials. This helped develop fine motor skills, expression through art, and sharing materials with friends. What messy, beautiful art! 🫟

#preschoolart #finemotorskills #unitedfriendsschool

⭐️ In the Rustin kindergarten classroom, mathematicians are learning that numbers tell stories—and some are greater than others! Working together, students explored how to find the greater number using playful comparison and careful thinking. With the help of the “greater gator,” children learned that the gator’s mouth always opens toward the bigger number because it’s extra hungry for more. Through partner talk, hands-on materials, and lots of joyful discussion, students practiced comparing numbers, explaining their thinking, and cheering one another on. This collaborative math work builds confidence, strengthens number sense, and shows that learning is even better when we do it together. 🐊➕

#greatergator #kindergartenmath #unitedfriendsschool

⭐️ In the Rustin kindergarten classroom, mathematicians are learning that numbers tell stories—and some are greater than others! Working together, students explored how to find the greater number using playful comparison and careful thinking. With the help of the “greater gator,” children learned that the gator’s mouth always opens toward the bigger number because it’s extra hungry for more. Through partner talk, hands-on materials, and lots of joyful discussion, students practiced comparing numbers, explaining their thinking, and cheering one another on. This collaborative math work builds confidence, strengthens number sense, and shows that learning is even better when we do it together. 🐊➕

#greatergator #kindergartenmath #unitedfriendsschool

❄️UFS will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday 1/28. Doors will open at 10am. Stay warm and drive safe! ❄️

❄️UFS will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday 1/28. Doors will open at 10am. Stay warm and drive safe! ❄️

❄️ UFS will be closed tomorrow Tuesday, January 27th. Stay warm! ❄️

❄️ UFS will be closed tomorrow Tuesday, January 27th. Stay warm! ❄️

❄️ UFS will be closed Monday 1/26 due to winter weather. Stay safe and warm! ❄️

❄️ UFS will be closed Monday 1/26 due to winter weather. Stay safe and warm! ❄️

At United Friends School, service learning is part of how children make sense of their world. Whether it’s younger students helping in simple, hands-on ways on campus or older students working alongside community partners, these experiences invite children to slow down, notice others, and take responsibility in age-appropriate ways.

It’s not tied to a single project or day, it grows over time, through moments that show children how they can show up for others. Last week’s MLK Day of Service offered one meaningful snapshot of how this learning comes to life across our community.

Click the link in our bio and navigate to our blog to read more.

#UnitedFriendsSchool #QuakerEducation #UFSCommunity #ServiceLearning #DoingGood

At United Friends School, service learning is part of how children make sense of their world. Whether it’s younger students helping in simple, hands-on ways on campus or older students working alongside community partners, these experiences invite children to slow down, notice others, and take responsibility in age-appropriate ways.

It’s not tied to a single project or day, it grows over time, through moments that show children how they can show up for others. Last week’s MLK Day of Service offered one meaningful snapshot of how this learning comes to life across our community.

Click the link in our bio and navigate to our blog to read more.

#UnitedFriendsSchool #QuakerEducation #UFSCommunity #ServiceLearning #DoingGood

⛄️ Nothing beats outdoor play, even in the snow! Our students enjoyed recess sliding down the snow hill, playing in the snow, and soaking up some winter sunshine. What a joy it was to hear the giggles and chatter of friends having fun together in the snow! ❄️

#snowyrecess #outdoorplay #unitedfriendsschool

⛄️ Nothing beats outdoor play, even in the snow! Our students enjoyed recess sliding down the snow hill, playing in the snow, and soaking up some winter sunshine. What a joy it was to hear the giggles and chatter of friends having fun together in the snow! ❄️

#snowyrecess #outdoorplay #unitedfriendsschool

✨ On this MLK Day of Service, our students practiced living our shared values through service.

Our younger friends remained on campus, baking treats, making cards, and assembling giving bags. Our older students served off-campus, offering their time and care to the wider community.

We believe students learn best when they are given opportunities to bring light and service to others. Today was a meaningful reminder that service is a way of learning, listening, and living into our testimonies.

Through service, our students learn to recognize the Light in others and understand their role in caring for the world around them. ✨

✨ On this MLK Day of Service, our students practiced living our shared values through service.

Our younger friends remained on campus, baking treats, making cards, and assembling giving bags. Our older students served off-campus, offering their time and care to the wider community.

We believe students learn best when they are given opportunities to bring light and service to others. Today was a meaningful reminder that service is a way of learning, listening, and living into our testimonies.

Through service, our students learn to recognize the Light in others and understand their role in caring for the world around them. ✨

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬?

It happens as they work through frustration, adjust their thinking, and begin to trust themselves to keep going when something feels hard.

These moments are supported by a set of skills called executive function, which helps children plan, focus, adapt, and reflect as they learn.

In our latest article, we explore what’s behind this kind of growth, why the early elementary years matter so much, and how schools and families can support it in meaningful ways.

Go to the link in our bio and navigate to our blog to read more.

#UnitedFriendsSchool #ExecutiveFunction #ChildDevelopment #IndependentLearners #ElementaryEducation #QuakerEducation

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬?

It happens as they work through frustration, adjust their thinking, and begin to trust themselves to keep going when something feels hard.

These moments are supported by a set of skills called executive function, which helps children plan, focus, adapt, and reflect as they learn.

In our latest article, we explore what’s behind this kind of growth, why the early elementary years matter so much, and how schools and families can support it in meaningful ways.

Go to the link in our bio and navigate to our blog to read more.

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✨ In the quiet of December, our students spoke their wishes for the world.

Today, we gathered for our Candlelight Meeting for Worship, lighting a candle for each wish offered. As the Light grew, so did our sense of connection and shared hope.

This longstanding United Friends School tradition calls us to pause, listen deeply, and carry these wishes forward in how we live and care for the world. 🕯️☮️❤️

#candlelightwishes #meetingforworship #unitedfriendsschool

✨ In the quiet of December, our students spoke their wishes for the world.

Today, we gathered for our Candlelight Meeting for Worship, lighting a candle for each wish offered. As the Light grew, so did our sense of connection and shared hope.

This longstanding United Friends School tradition calls us to pause, listen deeply, and carry these wishes forward in how we live and care for the world. 🕯️☮️❤️

#candlelightwishes #meetingforworship #unitedfriendsschool

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠?

A child who struggled to share yesterday quietly passes the red crayon to a friend today. Another who once needed help with every transition now confidently hangs up their coat and heads to the morning circle.

The early years aren't just a warm-up for later schooling. They're where children begin forming a sense of self, learning how relationships work, and discovering what it means to move through the world with confidence.

Read more about how gentle beginnings, play-based learning, and Quaker values create the foundation for lifelong learning at UFS. Click the link in our bio and navigate to the blog.

#UnitedFriendsSchool #EarlyChildhoodEducation #QuakerEducation #PlayBasedLearning #UFSCommunity #PreschoolLearning #ConfidentLearners

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠?

A child who struggled to share yesterday quietly passes the red crayon to a friend today. Another who once needed help with every transition now confidently hangs up their coat and heads to the morning circle.

The early years aren't just a warm-up for later schooling. They're where children begin forming a sense of self, learning how relationships work, and discovering what it means to move through the world with confidence.

Read more about how gentle beginnings, play-based learning, and Quaker values create the foundation for lifelong learning at UFS. Click the link in our bio and navigate to the blog.

#UnitedFriendsSchool #EarlyChildhoodEducation #QuakerEducation #PlayBasedLearning #UFSCommunity #PreschoolLearning #ConfidentLearners

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