In the Atelier, a light and shadow exploration is offered by incorporating overhead projectors and multiple white materials. As with all materials, we wonder how the experiences will support the children in building relationships. Initially, some children move to the overhead projector and begin to manipulate the materials to project on the walls. Others are…
While Roleen and I were attending a California Mentor Director training in a remote, Franciscan, monastic retreat space near San Francisco, The New School-West rocked on… We started the week with Luca (WW) and mom Katrina bringing snack and creating the menu and Agnes (EW) and mom Amanda added to the snack and made pancakes.…
The children are curious about living bugs and the teachers are curious about what exactly drives this curiosity. Is it the living creature’s nature? Is it the feeling that comes to you as you encounter a bug? Is it trying to understand your role as a child with nature? Is it all of these pieces…
The Book Fair was a great event – thank you to all the parents and teachers who supported this. Not only did we receive donations from Ava’s (EW) family, but Estelle (EW), Jake, Charlie (EW) and sister Lucy L. (WW), Ennio (WW), and Lily (EW) also dedicated books to the NSW library from Book Fair.…
We’re seeing a lot of sweet transitions into school with parents sitting with children and making the snack menu. It’s also really empowering to look forward to making the snack on your own if you’re familiar with the process like a lot of our East Wingers. Thank you for spending the time and for thinking…
The Front Yard (facing Venice Blvd.) is a space where both West and East Wing children work together. Our main focus is to create a culture where the children feel welcomed, supported, and where they feel they can express their ideas and hear the thinking of others. This year, we began by having a small…
When planning to engage the children, teachers reflect on their age and possible developmental stage. In the West Wing, the three year olds are somewhere in the mastering of these skills: Approaches problems from a single point of view. Correctly identifies some colors. Follows three-part instructions. Has some sense of time. Knows what counting is…
[Show slideshow] 1 2 3 ►
A great morning was had by all during the West Wing Trike-a-Thon! Proceeds from this event will help support two of our NSW grads – Live Shimanovsky and Sona Brinkman. Please click on the links below to help support our friends. https://buildingstrength.networkforgood.com/projects/51623-new-school-west-trike-a-thon http://www.hopeforsona.org/new-school-west/ Don’t forget to scroll through all…
[Show slideshow] 1 2 3 ►