We are pleased to share the children’s updated identity panels with you all. Below you will find the questions we asked the children to support them in sharing what they find meaningful about themselves, as well as how they continue to communicate and make connections during this particular moment. What do you want people to…
My apologies, everyone! I had left out the very carefully land lovingly crafted words from Evelyn and Flora for our last week together. Here they are – NOT to be MISSED!! -Kris What a week it was! Filled with thoughts and good wishes of wellness for our other half of the Dandelions: Cary, Eddie, Evyn,…
Upcoming Calendar Reminders Monday, January 18th: SCHOOL CLOSED for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, February 15th: SCHOOL CLOSED for Presidents’ Day Friday, March 5th & Monday, March 8th: SCHOOL CLOSED for West Coast Collaborative Reggio Conference with Teachers In case anyone still has the remnants of the original short NSW calendar sent last spring,…
The emergence of self is one of the most elemental parts of childhood. How do children construct their individual and social identities? How do they evolve a sense of personal uniqueness that is distinct from other individuals? One of the ways we studied identity with the children in the West Wing was through self-portraits. While…
Airplane Paper Mail Before the Winter Break, a small group of Cilantros discovered a surprise on the grassy area in the Middle Courtyard and gathered to investigate. Wiley: What is it? Copper: It looks like a paper airplane. Cindy: I notice words on it. Let’s read what it says. The group transitioned to a nearby…
Welcome back, West Wing families! We missed you over break and we are so happy to be in the classroom again with your children. Now that we are deeply in the midst of the health crisis, experiencing shutdowns and adhering to the Regional Safer at home order, we value all the time we can be…
This week, we welcomed our friends Chloe, Colin, and Christoph into the Aloe group. They had been online with the Mint group. We asked the children how we could make them feel welcome. Mars: We can make cards for them. Mira: We can make a sign like we made for Elliot. We can draw on…
On our first day of in-service this holiday season, we were treated to a lecture and interaction with our dear friend and mentor, Harold Göthson. Harold has called us “The school of wishes” and supported our thinking and efforts professionally for many years. In these unprecedented times around the world, Harold reminds us that this…
A small group of Dandelions worked together to build a “tall, tall tower” in the Exploration Space with the aid of a step stool. The blocks were stacking higher and higher until… they fell. Leon: That didn’t work. Marcel: Let’s repair it. Eddie: Here’s a piece. Marcel: Whoa, that’s very tall. Like a Tyrannosaurus Rex!…
Have a happy (and healthy!) Winter Break! We will see you and your children again at school on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Flowers and Gifts Thank you to Emme’s family for the flowers this week. The children made beautiful winter floral centerpieces that brightened our environment and decorated our table for our Pizza Party. Special…