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 …

SUMMER CAMPS @ TKG 2017

Join TKG’s fun and nurturing learning environment over the summer! More camps will be added soon…and check back soon for information on our new homeschool enrichment classes. TKG Camps: Summer 2017 Edit TKG SUMMER CAMP: THE MOST MAGNIFICENT THING This Kinder and pre-K camp, inspired by The Most Magnificent Thing, …

“From Under Our Big Tree” Newsletter #8 – School Wide

“Shame corrodes the very part of us that believes we are capable of change.”  ― Brené Brown  Dear Friend, Happy Daylight Savings Day! Friendly reminder: childcare reservations are strongly recommended for this Thursday’s meeting. This Thursday, we will have our parent meeting. I look forward to getting together with you to connect, …

“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 …

FROM UNDER OUR BIG TREE: Week 6

“I know there is strength in the differences between us. I know there is comfort, where we overlap.” ― Ani DiFranco   Hello Community!  Here are some highlights from our classrooms: Field/Park Day We grouped up based on classrooms and explored the park through the lens of homes.   Once we …

FROM UNDER OUR BIG TREE: Week 3

“Coming together is the beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is success.” ~ Henry Ford   Can you believe it is October?! Let’s peek into our classrooms: Meeting Discussions: Upstairs (5 to 7)//This week we read lots of books during meeting and discussed friendship, how to join plans, and …

FROM UNDER OUR BIG TREE: Week 2

“The trouble is if you don’t spend your life yourself, other people spend it for you.” ― Peter Shaffer, Five Finger Exercise: A Play More new beginnings this week! Drums, Chess, Spanish…thanks for supporting TKG’s growth.  Let’s get to this week in our classrooms: Meeting Discussions: Bill of Rights! Sprouts said …