“From Under Our Big Tree” Weekly Newsletter #9 – The Acorns (5 to 7)

Weekly Newsletter #7 – 5 to 7 Class “Don’t be satisfied with stories, how things have gone with others. Unfold your own myth.”  ― Rumi It feels like every year about this time some students begin getting silly with the idea of having no teachers.  Usually they talk about how they would mess …

“From Under Our Big Tree” Newsletter: Week #3 in the 7 to 9 Class (2015)

The Knowing Garden From under our big tree… 27 September 2015 Weekly Newsletter #3 – 7 to 9 Class “Connection is the energy that is created between people when they feel seen, heard and valued, when they can give and receive without judgement.” -Brene Brown Otoño ha llegado! (fall has arrived). On the …

TKG LISTEN: MIT Welcomes Makers

TKG is part of the “maker movement.”  We create space for exploration, hands-on learning and nurture a playful attitude towards discovery. In our space, tinkering provides the opportunity to build a deep interest in academic learning.  This article was offered as a parent resource in a recent newsletter. MIT Welcomes Makers …

COMMUNITY EVENT: Oh What Fun! Holiday Party and Fundraiser – Nov 15th

Cheers to the Holidays SATURDAY NOVEMBER 15TH 6-8pm BARSHA WINE in MANHATTAN BEACH The Knowing Garden, now in its 4th year, is happy to host our 1st Annual Holiday Party & Fundraiser. Your donations and purchases will help us meet the operational costs of our start-up school.If you trust that creativity …