What a great morning with Gracie, Leah, Mazzy and Madeleine. Mazzy said it best as we walked back to school from the bus stop…”What a great morning!” [Show slideshow] 1 2 3 ►
Farmer’s Market Visit 12/1/2017
Journals
“Nooooooooo!” – Crosby
In the sand area, Crosby and Mica pour sand through the structure hole, catch it on the opposite side and exclaim, “I got sand!” and then they throw the handful of sand into the cardboard box. Lola comes by and sits in the box. Mica: No, no! It’s not ready yet! Teacher Stefanie steps in to…
Closed today 3:00, Bazaar tomorrow 10:00-2:00
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Latkes and Dreidels
Archie’s family, Georgeanna and Grandma Karen came to share holiday traditions. They read Eight Chanukah Lights at morning circle time and used fuzzy balls instead of gold coins to play dreidel outside. Then, it was time for the latkes! Thank you for sharing your family traditions with NSW – Happy Holidays!!
“To make you feel better, Naomi.” – Zoe
One morning, while playing in the front yard, Naomi was experiencing a sad moment. She began to cry and expressed her emotions to the teacher. It’s part of our New School-West culture to support one another and to offer a variety of avenues to the children to expresses their feelings, such as writing in their…
Joy, Love, Promise – the wedding photos
Our NSW ladies are wed. It’s been a wonderful invitation to the holiday season of joy as we celebrate all this love for the promise of connection throughout our lifetimes. Take a moment and celebrate and warm the season. Presenting: Mr. and Mrs. Gurolla Mr. Foo and Mrs. Solyom Foo Mrs. and Mrs. Reyes…
“How do you sew it?” – Greyson
The teachers noticed a shared interest in sign making after the children created their first community sign that read: Welcome to the New School West. They wanted to continue to work on the next sign. We took time to look at the Front Yard and we decided to create a sign for our Living Garden. This…
“I was feeling angry and sad.” -Jake
Sometimes we are at a loss for words – especially when emotions rise – but that doesn’t mean we aren’t communicating. In order to develop a stronger grasp of the meaning behind non-verbal communication – facial expressions, in particular – the West Wing children have begun photographing their facial expressions and working together to identify the…
“That’s a space where everyone who comes in can see it.” -Remy
The children had worked for weeks on making a welcome sign in the Woodworking space in the Front Yard. Teacher Adriana facilitated the hammers, goggles, screws, and wire tools used in this mixed age space. When the sign was complete, the children met to discuss where it should live. She began in the West Wing…
“I am 3 and a half.” – Eva
Eva Ciubotariu and her parents, Daniela and Mircea, are finally here and started the afternoon program in the WW on November 1st. We waited a long time for Eva to join us. To welcome her, we mailed Eva some questions the children thought important to know before meeting her. She sent back answers: How old…