Our Driving Questions

One of the structural requirements of Project-Based Learning (PBL), is the “driving question.” Every year, TKG classrooms feature a question that is inspired by current events and environment (in Reggio philosophy the environment is a teacher, too) to help guide learning plans. Our questions are designed to empower students and the community …

TKG LISTEN: How Girls Are Developing Earlier In An Age Of ‘New Puberty’

PT RESOURCE: How Girls Are Developing Earlier In An Age Of ‘New Puberty’ This article appeared in one of our recent newsletters as a resource for our PTs to start thinking about this developmental age that our students are entering soon: Many girls are beginning puberty at an early age, …

“From Under Our Big Tree” Newsletter Week #1 in the 9 to 11 Class (2015)

The Knowing Garden From under our big tree… 13 September 2015 Weekly Newsletter #1 – 9 to 11 Class “The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.”  ― Phil Jackson Our year has finally begun! Thank you for an incredible orientation night, with our parent …

TKG KNOW: The Wisdom Deficit in Schools

This article appeared in a recent school newsletter as our Resource Of The Week – an article, podcast or video to deepen your knowledge of education news and trends through the TKG Classroom and Community lens. The Wisdom Deficit in Schools New education standards emphasize technical reading skills over an appreciation for literature and the …