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Home Posts tagged "Learning Through Play" (Page 4)

Tag: Learning Through Play

FROM UNDER OUR BIG TREE: Week 2/Year 4 – 5 to 7 Class

FROM UNDER OUR BIG TREE: Week 2/Year 4 – 5 to 7 Class

November 2, 2014 November 2, 2014

Week 2 Documentation & Info – 5 to 7 Class “The world is so empty if one thinks only of mountains, rivers & cities; but to know someone who thinks & feels with us, & who, though distant, is close to us in spirit, this makes the earth for us an inhabited …

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TKG LEARN: THE FUTURE WITHOUT GRADES

TKG LEARN: THE FUTURE WITHOUT GRADES

October 7, 2014 October 7, 2014

TKG is part of the movement that doesn’t write off a student’s potential with test results and memorization skills.  If you want this kind of environment, your commitment to this way of learning will be tested – so we will continue to provide resources to support your journey as a …

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FROM UNDER OUR BIG TREE: Week 31 Week 1 (7 to 9 Class)

FROM UNDER OUR BIG TREE: Week 31 Week 1 (7 to 9 Class)

August 3, 2014 August 3, 2014

“Let the magic of the guinea pig flow through you.” ― Cassandra Clare This was a week of grand excitement! At the park, we watched, worried and wondered about the 3 trees being cut down with bulldozers and chainsaws. It was quite a learning experience for all of us as we …

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FROM UNDER OUR BIG TREE: Week 13 (5 to 7 Students)

FROM UNDER OUR BIG TREE: Week 13 (5 to 7 Students)

February 3, 2014 February 3, 2014

  “Energy and persistence conquer all things.” ~ Benjamin Franklin If you were in the room this past week you probably noticed that our group energy is higher than usual! Knowing that the winter break is on our minds we will spend the next week sharing our holiday traditions, telling stories, …

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TKG KNOW: Old-Fashioned Play Builds Serious Skills

TKG KNOW: Old-Fashioned Play Builds Serious Skills

October 19, 2013 October 20, 2013

by ALIX SPIEGEL On October 3, 1955, the Mickey Mouse Club debuted on television. As we all now know, the show quickly became a cultural icon, one of those phenomena that helped define an era. What is less remembered but equally, if not more, important, is that another transformative cultural event …

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TKG LISTEN: PBS NEWSHOUR “Teachers Embrace Deep Learning”

TKG LISTEN: PBS NEWSHOUR “Teachers Embrace Deep Learning”

April 14, 2013 April 14, 2013

Teachers Embrace ‘Deep Learning,’ Translating Lessons Into Practical Skills PBS Newshour from the transcript: “Now a different approach to teaching that’s catching on in some schools. It’s less focused on testing, per se, and more on making sure that students are picking up skills they can apply in the real …

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FROM UNDER OUR BIG TREE: Week 17

FROM UNDER OUR BIG TREE: Week 17

April 2, 2013 April 2, 2013

“I want my children to understand the world, but not just because the world is fascinating and the human mind is curious. I want them to understand it so that they will be positioned to make it a better place” ― Howard Gardner . Please remember, no school on Monday …

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TKG LEARN: Origami Boats (for floating down the Wilderness Park Stream)

TKG LEARN: Origami Boats (for floating down the Wilderness Park Stream)

January 2, 2013 January 2, 2013

Watch this wonderful how-to make an Origami Boat…we enjoyed trying to make them at a recent Park Day:

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FROM UNDER OUR BIG TREE: Week 11

FROM UNDER OUR BIG TREE: Week 11

December 19, 2012 December 19, 2012

“Children were not born to walk. They were born to run– barefoot, over rocks, through the water, through the mud. We need to give greater recognition to the energy and joy of children.” — Bev Boss Happy Thanksgiving!  We hope you have been enjoying a relaxing week.Some of our sprouts …

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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! 🌲
We are grateful for you, community. This many 🩷 We are grateful for you, community. This many 🩷❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜💛🩵❤️🩷💙🧡💜💚 (just kidding…a ton more than that - it’s just heart to fit them all in 💚
Books! Just six minutes of reading per day means a Books! Just six minutes of reading per day means a lot for the development of young children...reading can reduce mental decline in the elderly by 32 percent! Here's to finding some friends in books 🌱(Sources: Renaissance Learning, What kids are reading: And how they grow & Nat'l Library of Medicine)
It's time to trim your #conifers ! #outdoorclassro It's time to trim your #conifers ! #outdoorclassroom #pumpkinspiceseason
Looking for treasures…because you’ll always fi Looking for treasures…because you’ll always find something to create with, no matter where you look 🌱 #WhyWeTKG
When you have some treasure…and you’re a diver When you have some treasure…and you’re a divergent thinker, the possibilities are 💥
TKG is a place where school can be… TKG is a place where school can be…
About learning in collaboration with friends and t About learning in collaboration with friends and teachers -
…and anyone can be a teacher! #WhyWeTKG …and anyone can be a teacher! #WhyWeTKG
A long, long time ago… A long, long time ago…
Can’t you just feel the sunshine and smiles on y Can’t you just feel the sunshine and smiles on your face?! If you are looking for a fresh activity this summer, register at the link in bio! ☀️
The tradition continues…though it’s a typical The tradition continues…though it’s a typical June day, our spirits are high on end of year celebrations and friendships. ⛅️💙🐬 #TKGBeachDay
🌱#outdooradventures with friends don’t usuall 🌱#outdooradventures with friends don’t usually happen at school - unless you’re at #TKG ! 🍃🌿
Today was the day we got back to the business of # Today was the day we got back to the business of #entrepreneurfair ! It’s been a minute, but not only did we come back…we had a blast with our #lomitafarmersmarket friends and a special appearance by @dannyhamilton and friends! Thank you parents, families, and our event organizers and hosts for an unforgettable day 💚🫶🏽🎉
Listen to understand, Speak from truth, Stay Brave Listen to understand, Speak from truth, Stay Brave 💚
Our students are hard at work creating their proje Our students are hard at work creating their project and business plans. We hope to see you there - it’s been awhile since we’ve done this…and we’re excited to see you there!
Rolling with Mother Nature’s plan looks like clo Rolling with Mother Nature’s plan looks like cloud/weather books and materials to make cloud paint. We created the paint by mixing shaving cream and elmers glue, and it was so cool to see the variety of cloud interpretations come to life on paper!
#STEAM enrichment at TKG #afterschool! We ♥️ i #STEAM enrichment at TKG #afterschool! We ♥️ it - and building sturdy structures #legolife
From documentation by our wilderness day teacher/f From documentation by our wilderness day teacher/facilitator: “Continued conversations about trees and our favorite tree that fell down, I introduced the idea of identifying the trees. I wonder if they know what types of trees they climb on, and what they know about other trees we spend our days with?” 🌳 As we do at TKG, this is an ongoing, evolving conversation between learners and guides. Stay tuned for more… #WhyWeTKG #reggioinspired #outdoorclassroom
T here was a tree H e was as tall as could E ver T here was a tree  H e was as tall as could  E veryone loved to climb him  T all not small  R are and fair  E very spring the birds would sing  E very day we like to swing  N ow we have no place to swing  A nts all over  M emories we shared  E veryone loved you  D on’t be sad  B eautiful green leaves  I love you big tree  G ood bye big tree 🌳  From our community ceremony in honor of Big Tree - there is no doubt that our children are grieving this loss and yet, there is hope that they will continue to respect the land they live with and repair the damage their elders have done.
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