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A DAY IN THE LIFE AT NSW
Reggio
“That bucket is almost so full.” – Emilio
Just as there are systems for mixing paints at the easel, so are there systems for using the space. Emilio is engrossed in careful painting with multiple colors. He has taken one pot of mixed paint from the shelf, loads a clean brush, paints, then washes and dries his brush before returning the color and…
“It’s like you’re going on an adventure.” – Charlie
Our Atelier is a space to work without distractions which allows focus, dialogue, and meaningful work to evolve over long periods of time. It is a place where materials and concepts are explored and used as tools for self-expression, sharing ideas, collaboration, and developing hypotheses. During the first weeks of school, the West Wing…
“Children as Producers of Culture” — Photos from the Conference NSW Tour
Last month New School-West, along with Palisades Preschool, First Pres. Nursery School, Evergreen and the Pedagogical Institute, hosted the “Children as Producers of Culture” conference. Harold Göthson, the inspirational speaker at the teachers’ Study Tour in Sweden, flew here to offer the first day keynote speech. Literally busloads of educators toured all three schools,
Thank YOU for a great conference
What is Reggio – recap
“Reggio Night” has become a tradition (one of many) wherein Roleen gathers with parents to introduce the values of Reggio, discuss how those values uniquely figure into the culture of New School-West, and respond to thoughts or questions along the way. Every year reflects the enthusiasms and concerns of that evening’s group, nicely apropos of…
Mind In The Making
It was another inspiring night with Patricia Hunter McGrath as she walked us through the key points of The Mind in the Making by Ellen Galinsky. I think there were about 45 people in attendance and it was great to see some NSW parents in the audience as well as our tireless teachers! Thanks to…
100 Languages Poem
Click on this link to read the 100 Languages poemwww.misd.k12.wa.us/staff/new_teacher/The%20child%20is%20made%20of%20100.pdf
Wonder of Learning Exhibit
An incredible educational opportunity for supporting children’s learning is here in Santa Monica. “The Wonder of Learning,” the newest version of The Hundred Languages of Children exhibit, is under a tented rooftop across from the Fairmont Hotel on 2nd and Wilshire until April 25th. This beautiful exhibit, which began traveling in the United States in…