At TKG, we take inspiration from the Reggio Emilia approach to learning. While it is gaining popularity in pre-schools across the country, it is still an emerging practice in elementary schools. We invite you to explore…some Questions (and Answers) about Project Work! READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE AT UnderThreeRoofs What …
Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success. ~ Henry Ford This week at TKG: Math and Making BRIDGES Aiel – How about we make a bridge together? Sydney – Yes! Aiel- And let’s finish it today. Sydney – Let’s break it apart after …
“What matters most in a child’s development, they say, is not how much information we can stuff into her brain in the first few years. What matters, instead, is whether we are able to help her develop a very different set of qualities, a list that includes persistence, self-control, curiosity, …
“Rewards and punishment is the lowest form of education.” ― Zhuangzi (Chuang Tzu) WHO ARE WE? WHO ARE YOU? Let’s explore! Last week we started a class meeting folder. If anyone has a problem they want to bring to the group they can write it in our notebook and we …
“Wonder is the beginning of wisdom.” ― Socrates We have a Parent Meeting next week, February 9th at 10am. Looking forward to re-connecting! Who are we? Our sprouts are learners who take perspectives, experience empathy and prove time and time again that they can think divergently, or, flexibly. At our …
“If you can see yourself as an artist, and you can see that your life is your own creation, then why not create the most beautiful story for yourself?” ― Miguel Ruiz As we start 2013, Thank You. Thank you for your trust and commitment. Thank you for a great …
You are invited to join us for our next Enrollment Information Night on Thursday, February 21, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM . We will meet at our classroom at St.Andrew’s Church in Redondo Beach and we will also be scheduling visits/tours. Registration is available here. Start your 2013-14 school …
“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” ― Dr. Seuss This week at The Knowing Garden” “The Holiday Show”You’ve heard it…maybe from your parents, a neighbor, your friends…”I don’t get it. So, how exactly do they learn at this school?” Read on for how it works in our classroom …
“We are always in a perpetual state of being created and creating ourselves.” ― Daniel J. Siegel Please read the “Tending the Garden” Section of this newsletter for information on the Parent Meeting/Holiday Celebration, thank you! Our first rainy day park day of the year was…super! Students with apprehensions about …
