WEEK 19 “From Under Our Big Tree” NEWSLETTER: 5 to 7 Class (Spotlight on Supporting Self-Discovery)

“We have to dare to be ourselves, however frightening or strange that self may prove to be.” ― May Sarton By now, you’ve heard us talk about growth edges.  In our context, it is the space just outside what a student can do autonomously, with help from a teacher or parent …

FROM UNDER OUR BIG TREE: Week 4/Year 4 (5 to 7 Class)

Week 4 Documentation & Info – 5 to 7 Class “Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school.” ― Albert Einstein Dear Community Member, Looking forward to seeing you at the park tomorrow!  Don’t forget to put sunscreen on…forecast is Mostly Sunny with the high at 83°.  Dokmanovich’s are …

TKG KNOW: The Four Secrets of Playtime That Foster Creative Kids

PT RESOURCE: Support the Four Foundational Pillars of Play/Fast Co. When children play, design, explore, learn in at TKG – they need our support though environmental design and collaboration.  These four pieces help scaffold the constructivist learning model: open environment – An open environment is not the same as an enriched one: being open …