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Campus Spotlight: Running Down a New Tradition
“Risin' up, back on the street, did my time, took my chances…” In the early fall, Mack Boulder’s Head of School JJ Morrow cranked up “Eye of the Tiger” on a PA system at morning recess and challenged students and faculty to run or walk laps around the bucolic campus...
“Keeping the Bugs at Bay”
My family has been to urgent care in five different states. Yes, you read that right. Five different states. Some of these visits were for injuries and accidents: a swallowed penny, a contused elbow, several near-concussions, a dislocated elbow, a vole bite, a...
Guest Post: 23 Ways to Keep Your Kids in Balance with Digital Media and Technology
On May 6th, nationally acclaimed conscious parenting coach Michael Vladeck will teach you how to raise grounded and self-aware children within the distractions and disruptions of the internet and digital media ...without the power struggles. Gain a science-based...
Open House & Tour Dates
Come explore the magic of Mackintosh Mackintosh Academy's preK-8 program is seeking curious, creative students whose parents understand that students today need a different kind of education to meet the complex challenges of a changing world. We are hosting several...
Classroom Spotlight: Civilized Learning
Mackintosh-Littleton teacher Lara Pausbeck knew her first and second graders were fully engaged in their civilizations Unit of Inquiry when they opted to extend their learning on their own, outside of class time. Lara had introduced the unit by reading with her...
Mack’s Massive Catapults a Giant Hit at the Boulder Mini Maker Faire
This weekend at the first ever Boulder Mini Maker Faire, Mackintosh Academy put the power drills in kids' hands. The result was an astounding assortment of giant catapults each individually designed and created by kids and for kids. The first Mini Maker Faire in...