We started school this week, just after the Labor Day Holiday. While we know that COVID is still part of our outdoor classroom structure, we are feeling a sense of freedom to be in bigger groups and return to our value of building community. One of the ways that we …
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, …
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 …
In order to navigate the challenges of life, a person must be resilient. However, this is not something you usually practice “at school” or in collaboration with diverse people. Usually, you are asked to build resilience through working through the hoops, bullying, and punishments (and rewards!). At TKG, we make …
For children ages 1.5 to 5 and their parents. There are 6 Meetings per Session. The program is about nurturing a community of like-minded parents who want to develop their personal tool box for parenting, education & relationships through the lenses of: experiential learning, brain science & balanced living. Each …
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 …
What does it mean to re-invent education? It means building on the concepts that work and integrating the information & practices that empower people. It doesn’t just apply to schools – it transfers to real life: * * *The Dutch Village Where Everyone Has Dementia*** When Yvonne van …
This article is a PT RESOURCE. JoAnn Deak, one of our favorite thinkers reminds us that when the window opens, sculpt your brain! If you’re up on the latest neurological research, you know that experiencing challenge is what educator and psychologist JoAnn Deak, PhD, might say is a fine time …
“Mathematics expresses values that reflect the cosmos, including orderliness, balance, harmony, logic, and abstract beauty.” ― Deepak Chopra Don’t forget! We have a field trip to UCLA’s Fowler Museum this Friday. Also, we have our monthly parent meeting on Nov 5 – this is a parent participation event. Special note! Grapes …
