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Hymns of Faith: Exploring the Stories Behind the Songs

At Lorien Wood, we begin each day with “Opening,” a time where students and staff gather for a moment of reflection and connection before diving into the day’s lessons. Each year, Opening revolves around a unique theme that deepens our understanding...

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Thanksgiving Science: How Chemistry Can Help You Polish Silver

Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and many families look forward to pulling out the "good" silverware for a festive meal. But there’s always that...

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Parenting Insights from The Anxious Generation

Each year, parents at Lorien Wood are invited to embrace lifelong learning by participating in a summer reading book alongside our faculty. This...

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students walking through a neighborhood

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Walking for Water: Exploring Abundance and Scarcity in Africa

At Lorien Wood, we believe in the power of experiential learning to bring our curriculum to life. As lead teachers for Form 3 (4th and 5th grade...

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Book list for High school

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Compelling Leisure Reads for High Schoolers

Lorien Wood’s integral education continues into the high school years. Our literature choices reflect the time periods and concepts our students are...

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stack of books

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5 Books to Inspire Your Middle Schooler!

At Lorien Wood, we value good books and encourage our students to develop a reading life of their own. In Form 4 (7th & 8th grade), students do a...

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Steve Maher, grandparent helping in the students classroom

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Our Great Adventure

Like many grandparents, we received a call one day from our son, Marcus. He had an interesting suggestion: wouldn't it be nice if we moved from Iowa...

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students learning from a docent at the National Gallery of Art

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The Quest for Beauty: Nurturing the Soul Through Classical Learning

"Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel." - Socrates At Lorien Wood, a Christian school in Northern Virginia, we approach...

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students kneading dough in the classroom

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Loaves & Lessons: Crafting Bread and Cultivating Curiosity in Form 1

Embarking on their journey through Form 1, students at Lorien Wood, a private school in Vienna, delve into a period of holistic growth, encompassing...

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Outdoor Education, Hammock classroom

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Exploring Nature's Classroom: The Importance of Outdoor Education

Lorien Wood Campus: An Official “School Yard Habitat” At Lorien Wood, a Vienna private school, we believe that outdoor education offers children the...

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