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 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 …
PT RESOURCE: 5 Steps to Finding Your Groove Mindfulness is a process…one we practice with our sprouts and families. This resource appears in a recent parent newsletter: *** You know it is a lifelong process, but here are some good reminders! 1. Take Recess 2. Switch Autopilot On 3. Unshackle …
Weekly Newsletter #18 – Community-Wide “Here is your country. Cherish these natural wonders, cherish the natural resources, cherish the history and romance as a sacred heritage, for your children and your children’s children. Do not let selfish men or greedy interests skin your country of its beauty, its riches or its …
“If you are interested in something, no matter what it is, go at it at full speed ahead. Embrace it with both arms, hug it, love it and above all become passionate about it. Lukewarm is no good. Hot is no good either. White hot and passionate is the only …
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, …
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 …
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 …
The Knowing Garden is proud to announce that we will open our third classroom, for students ages 9 to 11, this Fall. Our founding students, along with some new colleagues, are set to break ice and sail on toward extending their academic endeavors and community involvement. Magdalena Garcia, will walk …
