IMG_3842 Originally uploaded by NSW photostream Click the photo to view new and returning families enjoying a potluck picnic and lots of play-time together at Wade Park on Saturday. You can download any of the photos on our photostream onto your computer by selecting the photo/s and clicking “all sizes.” If you ever have any…
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how to make clay worms
how to make clay worms Originally uploaded by thenewschoolwest Here’s the video you couldn’t play yesterday….
Clay Exploration
Since clay is a new material for some West Wing children, we want them to understand the properties of clay and to have an opportunity to explore it in an open-ended way. As teachers, our goal is that the children will understand the techniques that are used when working with clay and how the use…
West Wing first days August 16 and 17
Colored Water Experiences with Colored Water are introduced to children as an avenue to explore color in an open-ended way. As they pour, combine and measure they are strengthening their connection with how colors can be combined to make new colors. This is the first step towards their discovery of paints. During the next few…
Favorite Words
First experiences in writing begin with notes home written by the teachers and later, written by the children. Next, the children expand their communications to their peers. While the children need support from the teachers, we also recognize the value of being self-sufficient and the role it plays in becoming an independent learner.…
EW first days
The children spent their first day back getting reacquainted with each other and the areas of the school. During appointment time, the teachers lead tours of new areas and materials, and reviewed the use of old and familiar areas and materials. Our intention was to provide an environment full of rich and inviting materials, while…
First Day – Photo Set – 8/16/10
IMG_3769 Originally uploaded by NSW photostream Click the photo above to view photos of the West Wing and East Wing children settling into their first day of the 2010-2011 school year. Parents also gathered at the Duerrs’ home for some nibbles and comaraderie before heading out for the day. For new families to NSW, you…
A New Laptop!
Dear Graduates, Thank you for your participation in the legacy gift at the end or our time together. During the break, we were delighted to use the money toward a new laptop! We will all be using it every day and thinking of you. xxoo staff and teachers – NSW
EW Lunch – Photo Set – 07/22/10
IMG_3226 Originally uploaded by NSW photostream Excitement and change is in the air! Click the photo above to view EW children enjoying their lunch last Thursday.
Recycling Reusing Reminder
“Trash is the failure of imagination.” – Aaron Kramer There was a terrific article in the LA Times on an exhibit running through September 12th at the Craft and Folk Art Museum that I thought would resonate with the NSW kids and their passion for recycling and reusing. Check it out through the link below.…