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FROM UNDER OUR BIG TREE: Week 30 Year 3 (5 to 7 Class)

FROM UNDER OUR BIG TREE: Week 30 Year 3 (5 to 7 Class)

July 10, 2014 July 10, 2014

“Sometimes you just have to jump…and grow wings on the way down.” ― Ray Bradbury Thank you for such a beautiful teacher appreciation week!  This morning, as I was reading my square green book filled with love again, I had the rare fortune of seeing two geese migrating north.  As they were honking …

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FROM UNDER OUR BIG TREE: Week 28 Year 3 (5 to 7 Class)

FROM UNDER OUR BIG TREE: Week 28 Year 3 (5 to 7 Class)

June 2, 2014 June 2, 2014

“In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt.” ― Margaret Atwood Hello Families!  I hope you’ve had an enjoyable Spring Break, and I can’t wait to hear all about it.  I’ve spent time with my in-laws on mini day trips, read more than usual, got …

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TKG KNOW: How Video Games Are Getting Inside Your Head — And Wallet

TKG KNOW: How Video Games Are Getting Inside Your Head — And Wallet

May 27, 2014 May 26, 2014

How Video Games Are Getting Inside Your Head — And Wallet by STEVE HENN @ Waldorf Today Max Kelmon, 13, has his own little version of a man cave in Palo Alto, Calif. Behind the family kitchen in a converted garage, he has an Xbox, a big-screen TV, headphones and …

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TKG Learn: 5 Powerful Questions Teachers Can Ask Students

TKG Learn: 5 Powerful Questions Teachers Can Ask Students

May 1, 2014 May 1, 2014

TKG offers weekly tips and tools to our parents and parent teachers in order to support their teaching, at home and at school, experience.  This resource features: 5 Powerful Questions Teachers Can Ask Students Many would agree that for inquiry to be alive and well in a classroom (or at home) …

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FROM UNDER OUR BIG TREE: Week 21 (5 to 7 Class)

FROM UNDER OUR BIG TREE: Week 21 (5 to 7 Class)

May 1, 2014 May 1, 2014

“Celebrate we will Because life is short but sweet for certain” ― Dave Matthews Band Hello Families! I loved our own mini 100th day and week celebration over doughnut holes and reflections.  Cheers to another 100! Kindly reminding:  Larry Cohen timing is 12 noon and 7pm on Wednesday (you are welcome to …

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TKG KNOW: The Importance of “Talking Math” With Kids

TKG KNOW: The Importance of “Talking Math” With Kids

March 31, 2014 March 31, 2014

From the BRILLIANT BLOG:  The Importance of “Talking Math” With Kids Monday, January 13, 2014 Do you speak math with your kids? Many of us feel completely comfortable talking about letters, words and sentences with our children—reading to them at night, helping them decode their own books, noting messages on …

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TKG LEARN: 2014 Enrollment Information Night – Mar 27

TKG LEARN: 2014 Enrollment Information Night – Mar 27

March 3, 2014 March 3, 2014

Enrollment Events for 2014-15 School Year The evening begins at 7:00pm Please join the TKG Community for an evening of learning and knowing.  You’ll hear about our school, why it is different, and how it works.  Meet teachers and families and connect with the greater community that is making a …

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FROM UNDER OUR BIG TREE: Week 14 (7 to 9 Class)

FROM UNDER OUR BIG TREE: Week 14 (7 to 9 Class)

February 4, 2014 March 2, 2014

“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” ― Mahatma Gandhi Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful, restful, connected holiday! I want to thank those of you who were able to join us for our drumming holiday gathering. Our time …

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TKG LEARN: The Case Against High-School Sports

TKG LEARN: The Case Against High-School Sports

January 2, 2014 January 2, 2014

From a post on THE ATLANTIC, Sept 2013: The United States routinely spends more tax dollars per high-school athlete than per high-school math student—unlike most countries worldwide. And we wonder why we lag in international education rankings? AMANDA RIPLEY SEP 18 2013 Every year, thousands of teenagers move to the …

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Opening and closing ceremonies today - we are grat Opening and closing ceremonies today - we are grateful for all of the families and supporters who built with us, played with us, cried with us, and grew with us. You were all in our hearts today.
The pillow fight tradition continues at our closin The pillow fight tradition continues at our closing day ceremony 🌻
Thanks for the share @jillbmore - We ♥️ You Thanks for the share @jillbmore - We ♥️ You
We left a little bear behind today… We left a little bear behind today…
It’s closing day! Celebrating all the friends an It’s closing day! Celebrating all the friends and family who have been part of TKG’s journey. We ♥️ you
Thankfully, the forecast has improved so we are pr Thankfully, the forecast has improved so we are proceeding with our closing ceremony plans for this Saturday! Come to one or all of the stops along our walking tour parade 🎉 See You Soon!
You're invited 🌻This SATURDAY, starting at 7am: You're invited 🌻This SATURDAY, starting at 7am: school books & supplies sale. Open to all! Free for alum students & staff 🎉 Sale will be accessible from Palos Verdes & Torrance Blvd (in the @moondonuts_redondo_beach neighborhood!)
Mindfulness practices for healthy mind, body, and Mindfulness practices for healthy mind, body, and soul are not only fun, they help develop a positive response to conflict and stress 🧘🏽‍♀️It’s a practice worth trying, especially with friends. 💗#FlexibleFriday
Have a beautiful time enjoying your Fall festiviti Have a beautiful time enjoying your Fall festivities, new and old!🎃
It’s #maskarave season! TKG traditions included It’s #maskarave season! TKG traditions included mask making, empowering students to learn about cultures that celebrate #diadelosmuertos, reflect on our own family history, and honor the Fall harvests💀we also had a dance party/circle - the kid-friendly #rave part (grab our playlist in the links) 🪩 and always on unceded #tongvaland, don’t forget that
Join us in saying goodbye to our beautiful communi Join us in saying goodbye to our beautiful community effort, The Knowing Garden. 🌻The sun has set on our #outdoorclassroom adventure. 🦎We will make it a moment on November 18th - please join us. If you are in the area, stop by our garage sale (Palos Verdes + Torrance Blvd), the week before, on the 11th. Books, shelving, #homeschool supplies, manipulatives, did we say books? FREE TO ALUMNI & STAFF ❤️Stay tuned for updates and more information. #gratitudecircle 2011-2023
Look closer and you’ll see beautiful development Look closer and you’ll see beautiful development of #bigmotor and #finemotor skills, creativity, #confidencebuilding and the practice to stick with it aka #grit 🦎 it’s easy to do when you’re in an #outdoorclassroom
🕸Happy October 13th, friends!🦎Have a spoookt 🕸Happy October 13th, friends!🦎Have a spoooktacular Friday 🕷
The early stages of trial, discovery, error, and p The early stages of trial, discovery, error, and practice. It’s not perfect and that’s the point. ✍️ 💭 😊
October #BeachDay is one of the best moments of #T October #BeachDay is one of the best moments of #TKGThroughTheYears 🏝️
Measuring pumpkins 🎃 tracking a map 🗺️ log Measuring pumpkins 🎃 tracking a map 🗺️ logging observations, flora, and species 🐾 #homeschool #maths #reading #writing and a great smile 🤩 #TKGThroughTheYears
Joy! What will we create? The possibilities are en Joy! What will we create? The possibilities are endless…
“This is a dangerous time for readers and the pu “This is a dangerous time for readers and the public servants who provide access to reading materials. Readers, particularly students, are losing access to critical information, and librarians and teachers are under attack for doing their jobs.”
- Deborah Caldwell-Stone, director of the #ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom 📖 
SUPPORT THESE BOOKS: 1. Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe
2. All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson
3. The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison4. Flamer by Mike Curate
5. Looking for Alaska by John Green
5. The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
7. Lawn Boy by Jonathan Evison 8. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie 8. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
9. Out of Darkness by Ashley Hope Perez
10. A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
10. Crank by Ellen Hopkins 10. Me and Earl and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews
10. This Book Is Gay by Juno Dawson
#StandWithLibrarians #Top10MostChallengedBooks2023 #BannedBooksWeek ✊
You don’t need a desk to learn 🌱inspiration c You don’t need a desk to learn 🌱inspiration comes as it will and you must know what you need to be ready to roll! A little magical provocation helps of course 😉
Who’s ready for Friday? May you have the opportu Who’s ready for Friday? May you have the opportunity to rest and relax in the shade of a tree - like our camper here. Don’t forget to offer it thanks! 🌲
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