Clapham Blog

When I began teaching felting to seven- and eight-year-olds, I was curious to see if they could give steady, focused attention to the task. After all, felting, as is the case with all handwork, requires much patience before any visible results are...

In my past two articles, and at our 2019 Fall Benefit, I addressed The Need to be Equipped. My goal was to unpack the inner logic of the first part of Clapham Schoo’s vision “to equip young men and women to intentionally serve Christ.” In...

The new year is quickly approaching and with it that predictable yet daunting question: “Are you making any new year’s resolutions this year?” 

You are studying for Physics. It’s hard. The content is difficult. And truthfully, it’s a little boring. You turn on your music and grab your headphones. Some music will surely help you focus and break up the boredom, right? A text comes through....

"The teacher says my child isn't paying attention well in school." 

Such a thought has put fear into the heart of many a parent. We instinctively know that paying attention is what students are supposed to do in school. When we hear that they...

Gratitude is one of those qualities we all know we should practice more. In our busy family lives it can be challenging to find the right ways to develop a sense of gratitude in our kids without coming across as nagging. After all, telling your...