At TKG, we believe that students are people who are developing in their own way and at their own rate. We favor a holistic approach to assessment that includes academic, social, and emotional development of each child. Therefore, assessment of progress is through anecdotal observation, individual student conferences, formative assessments, …
How we do Valentine’s Day @ TKG There are a few themes that come up around Valentine’s Day including commercialism, intrinsic motivation, and empowerment. In promoting a personal, comfortable, and marketing-free environment we try our best to furnish the space with natural materials that encourage exploration, cooperation, and freedom to …
It is “Storm Watch” time in southern California. Rain is in the forecast for the next three days! So, what are we going to do about outdoor school at TKG? Since our inception in 2011, our mantra has been we play – rain or shine! First, we have to talk …
You are wondering how outdoor school works. Can children really learn outside of a classroom? Don’t they need to be at a desk? What about state standards? First, our environment is responsive to student, teacher, and family. Academic learning is guided within a context of a relationship-based environment. In just …
Happy New Year! Here is a short update on TKG as we enter the Winter season. We have about 23 weeks left in the year and are now enrolling for Summer enrichment. Please contact us with your questions! Registration links will be available soon. We have waitlists for our classrooms …
Mindfulness is a practice; and even though you don’t always see it, the experience will ripple forever. We all need a little pause now and then and so, we invite you to nurture mindfulness with us and your family – at home. This project is all about celebrating your mates …
TKG’s mission to re-think education has deep roots in the un-school/homeschool movement. We remain accessible to families who share our values and are here to support their personal and unique learning journey. Do you want to bring a little TKG home during this covid, distance-learning time? Sign up for a …
Do you still need a tax write off? When you support TKG, you support a learning environment that values giving students the opportunity to learn about and practice agency, empathy & activism. TAX/EID #27-4487337. DONATE online (credit cards, checks, paypal) CHECK: Mail to The Knowing Garden, 4733 Torrance Blvd. Box #324, Torrance …
Picture perfect is not real. We know it intrinsically but we’ve been socialized to think that in order for something to be successful, it must be big and grand – and come together quickly. We’ve been taught that the “little things” are boring. We are so restless about our expectations, …
