At TKG, we invite parents to join us in the classroom and work as Parent Teachers. This resource post focuses on phrases that support learning and socializing without judgement or evaluation. Sometimes we get caught up in the beautiful moment and we want to compliment – it is normal. Or …
At TKG, our parents support low ratios by working in the classroom. Each week, we offer some tools and tips on how to enjoy your teaching experience – in our weekly newsletter. Here are some thoughts on: 10 Ways to Protect Our Children From Stress Some of Dr.Laura Markham’s …
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands in times of challenge and controversy.” ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. Greetings Community! We invite you to join us at our Enrollment Information Night this Wednesday. Please invite your friends! Thank …
“Name the greatest of all inventors: Accident.” ― Mark Twain For this newsletter, I will break from the traditional relating of subject specific learning to let you know about some of the shifts in our culture of relating to each other and how our learning space and time has transformed in …
“Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance.” ― Eckhart Tolle, A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose We are grateful for you: our community. You give us your support in ways that you may not even know – …
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 …
Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success. ~ Henry Ford This week at TKG: Math and Making BRIDGES Aiel – How about we make a bridge together? Sydney – Yes! Aiel- And let’s finish it today. Sydney – Let’s break it apart after …
“And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” ― Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist WHO ARE WE?We are explorers and investigators. On park day some sprouts noticed pollen fills the air when you throw big pinecones at the little pinecones on the pine …
“Rewards and punishment is the lowest form of education.” ― Zhuangzi (Chuang Tzu) WHO ARE WE? WHO ARE YOU? Let’s explore! Last week we started a class meeting folder. If anyone has a problem they want to bring to the group they can write it in our notebook and we …
