“For too long, we’ve taken gratitude for granted.” TKG is thrilled to welcome Giacomo Bono, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Psychology, California State University, Dominguez Hills to our community for a learning opportunity focused on the scientific study of gratitude, particularly in identifying the causes and benefits of nurturing gratitude in …
Redwoods: Working on their stencil artwork Deep Learning at TKG “A party without cake is just a meeting” ― Julia Child Layer Cake: When More is More If you know me, then you know that I am a self-admitted & self-admonished avoider of cooking or baking. It might be because I …
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 …
Encouraging Percy! The Perseverance of Percy the Turtle “The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” ― Confucius, Confucius: The Analects We can learn so much from nature when we take the time to slow down, listen, learn and know! I am so grateful for Park Days, because …
Redwoods Newsletter: 9 to 11 year old students “It’s not that I’m so smart, but it’s just that I stick with the problems longer.” —Albert Einstein Redwoods Class Begins Year 2 With New Collaborators It’s been an eventful, busy, exciting first couple of weeks in the Redwoods class! All the students …
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 …
Community Newsletter Week #1: Sept 6 – 9 “If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work, and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea.” ― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Welcome everybody and congratulations on the first week …
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 …
“Creativity is intelligence having fun.” ― Albert Einstein What Have We Been Learning, Anyway? Hola y bienvenidos a Marzo! This week I wanted to share with you a broader view of our overall classroom experiences. I hope this summary helps you to see the over arching concepts we are working on …
