TKG LISTEN: What is Critical Thinking anyway? (Learning Theory Resource)

Bosses Seek ‘Critical Thinking,’ but What Is That? By MELISSA KORN We talk about critical thinking and how hands-on, project-based and relevance are the keys to learning well.  We have seen the benefits and processes, carefully observing all students, especially those who have been at TKG for four years.  We see it happening …

TKG LISTEN: Art is Vital to enabling voice and creativity

Art Is Vital The best education enables artistic voice and creative habits of mind. JAMES HAMBLIN/The Atlantic     JUN 28 2014 At TKG, we value art in the classroom – doing, observing, making, feeling…in order to develop multiple intelligences, we offer opportunities for physical, cognitive, and emotional experiences connected …

TKG KNOW: The Four Secrets of Playtime That Foster Creative Kids

PT RESOURCE: Support the Four Foundational Pillars of Play/Fast Co. When children play, design, explore, learn in at TKG – they need our support though environmental design and collaboration.  These four pieces help scaffold the constructivist learning model: open environment – An open environment is not the same as an enriched one: being open …

TKG LISTEN: Simplify

“Simplicity is an acquired taste. Mankind, left free, instinctively complicates life.” Katherine Gerould (1879 – 1944) In our efforts to live the ‘good life’, we can easily find ourselves overwhelmed by seemingly endless choices, decisions and activities. Here are a few ways to help slow down, and give ourselves time to …