A beloved TKG Tradition is our Celebration of Learning. Our community gathers, as a show of deep support, to celebrate students and create value for their ownership in the process of learning. It supports our mission to offer an interactive and collaborative approach to education. The projects, or examples of work, …
We’re all struggling right now. School closures have reminded us of how important community, mentors, learning, play, and relationships are to our health and personal growth. When Governor Newsom announced (1) that schools would begin fully-distanced, he also underscored, “Learning is non-negotiable.” The plan, as introduced in the press release, …
Taking cues from each student’s developmental readiness, teachers and parents use these guiding strategies to support the life-skills practice of creativity, confidence-building, problem-solving, and perseverance. Acorns: Students are exploring and beginning to find what they are passionate about. Students are often trying out new skills and experiences. Students may have …
TKG’s mission to re-think education has deep roots in the un-school/homeschool movement. For the last seven years, we have been building a school that steps away from the confines of the industrial revolution model of education; and on that amazing journey, we have found that our community flows in many …
TKG Focus: Whole Child. If we truly want to cultivate happiness in our homes and schools, we can’t just pay it lip service. We must model behaviors that make us happier, healthier and more productive. *** By JESSICA LAHEY/New York Times When I look out into my classroom, and take …
“Motivation is often inspired, it’s not just found within us” –Dr. Giacomo Bono, author of Making Grateful Kids Listen. Learn. Know. ***THIS WEEK*** Tending the Garden – Fathers and father-energy givers are invited to join us this Friday Parent Teacher Tools – Watch “Ask Ian, the Rocket Scientist” TKG Office – Crafty tickets …
Field day with The Knowing Garden is designed to deepen students’ connection to nature and give them the opportunity to maximize their mental healthiness by being exposed to the physical, neurological, social and biological benefits of the outdoors. Studies show that people who engage with nature regularly become lifelong stewards …
“Love has no culture, boundaries, race and religion. It is pure and beautiful like early morning sunrise falling in lake.” ― Santosh Kalwar Listen. Learn. Know. ***IN THIS NEWSLETTER*** Tending the Garden – Father’s Day Hug is this Friday Parent Teacher Tools – Wednesday is self-care fundraiser day TKG Office – How to host …
Learning happens in so many ways! Behind the Scenes – Portfolio Shares “Human behavior is messy and unpredictable and unconcerned with convenient symmetries.” ― Khaled Hosseini, And the Mountains Echoed Need some help organizing your garage this spring? Don’t hesitate to call on your Nature Grower for help! End of school year calls …
