Today at the 11:30 morning reflection meeting, we gathered together in our EW and WW groups and reviewed the steps to our Safety Drill procedure so we all knew just what to do when we heard the bell. When the bell rang, the children looked to their teacher for directions and then walked through…
We take our neighborhood walks to cultivate a community that includes the presence of children. Like the bees pollinating the flowers and the birds chirping, the children see themselves as part of this place and are filled with adventure and joy like the squirrels playing and jumping from tree to tree. The children love running…
While designing the windows and windshield of the Fire Truck, the children encounter a challenge. Ruthie: We need something strong to cut the plexi-glass. Matan: We can try the blade we used to cut the cardboard. Teddy: No, we need something stronger. Teacher Adriana: It sounds like we don’t have the right tool at this…
During the transition of afternoon pick up and nap, some of the children sit in the kitchen reviewing the morning appointment sheet. Gus: I’m going to schedule appointments for this afternoon. Laz: But I’m not here. I’m getting picked up. Gus: I’m just pretending. Teacher Jess: If you were pretending to make an afternoon appointment,…
The children reflected what they have seen on their neighborhood walks in a collaborative painting. When we asked, ‘What do you know about neighbors?’, they responded: Everly: I’m pretending Beatrice is my neighbor. We are going to come to each other every day. Harper: I want to make my house next to Dahlia because I like…
I want to share some news that makes me happy and sad. This week will be my last week at New School-West. I will be moving to Oregon with my family in June and spending some time in Europe beforehand. To my friends… I will miss: Playing in the wood chips Feeding the worms Watering…
On Saturday, March 25th, Teacher Flora and Teacher Jess held the Taco Teacher Party with the winning bidders from the NSW Silent Auction. Henry and Remy went to work cutting green onions and pulling cilantro leaves for the guacamole. Kai supported the prep work by chopping tomatoes. The multi-step process of making tortillas required all…
It is through engaged learning that we can realize potential in ourselves and from others. Josephine and Miro were invited to work together at the Communication Center to deepen their relationship. Miro: I’m making a Miro house. I need someone to hold this. Josephine: I can. Miro: She supported me. I’m going…
The East Wing teachers shared with the children about Juliana’s birth and the children wanted to share their love by making notes and drawings. We have a photo of Teacher Cynthia’s baby in the classroom as the children continue to make notes and share their love. This is a way for us to stay connected…
Every few weeks, Teacher Ivana takes children and another parent on the bus to the Farmer’s Market. While there, they shop and snack while engaging with vendors they have gotten to know. Some children’s parents sent them with shopping money today and Laz brought back dill beans to share with the NSW children at afternoon…