I spent some time at the New School-West photographing the interactions of the kids and the teachers. It was an enjoyable time to see the school in action. One of the things I noticed, is that each child is being educated to be self-sufficient. I saw all of the children wash their hands on their…
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Contributions this week
We are gearing up for the holidays! Katherine is meeting with children 1:1 to gather their ideas about thankfulness. These will be handwritten on fallen neighborhood leaves as part of our FEAST day on 11/27. Likewise, Amy is supporting private polling in order for the children to experience voting in our ‘what’s for dinner?’ FEAST…
“It’s a home for the birds.” -Diego
With an interest in cacti, we recognized the children identifying with their shapes and textures. We considered materials that could be used to express their interest while also maintaining an intention for building ways to weave the children’s relationships together. Needle felting is a process that uses barbed needles to interlock wool fibers to form…
Maya Parenti born 11/15/19
Bruno and Zoe welcome Maya Parenti to the Bodhi and Charlie crew. Such a delighted older brother! Congrats to all the Parentis! Food train info coming soon. xoxoxoxoxox
“It’s a very good sound.” -Miles
Through music, children can express their thoughts, ideas, and emotions. Over the years, we have developed a relationship with Stuart Grant, a music educator. He visits the school every week to collaborate with the children and the teachers and the teachers make time to reflect and brainstorm with him to move the work forward. We…
Reggio Tour Reflection Evening.
Hi all,Thank you for celebrating another milestone in our West Coast Collaborative on 11/14. It was our annual WCC kickoff with a special Reggio Study Tour reflection from the 2019 trip. Teachers shared their changes, parents shared their inspirations, and leadership shared new developments! Seeing everyone together inspires the passion with which we all work…
“When you make friends, it makes you amazing.” – Aliana
Coming back from a weekend welcomes an opportunity to reconnect during our morning meeting. As we reflected together, Cindy shared her experience with Roleen’s SMC class who were here at NSW on a Saturday. Cindy: The school looked so inviting and the students had many questions about all the materials we use. They commented on…
“I drew the bumpy.” – Helena
During the walks, we observed the children encounter a brick wall that elicited stories that brought the group together. As teachers, we wanted to listen to their response by creating a wall with which the children can interact. Noticing the children’s fascination with the various textures, shapes and sizes of the bricks that make up…
Contributions at the end of October
Flowers were brought by Arnon and Hendriks, and we will use the Marigolds after they’ve wilted for dying new, children’s napkins! Will’s mom, Kelly (EW) baked pumpkin cookies and banana ghosts in the afternoon. Gabe (Asher, WW) with Hillary (Christoph, WW) and C.C. (Poppy, WW) played Halloween tunes in the Front Yard after our parade…
We are glad you’re safe, Dylan.
It was a different day that started at 3am for two of our NSW families. We send good wishes and offer our support to the Eshelman’s (Leo EW) and to the Fields family (Dylan WW), who had to leave their homes while it was still dark to stay with family because of the Getty fire.…