The teachers let the children know at morning circle that Astrid was staying home to rest up for her baby coming. The children took this information to their appointments and in the Paper House and began to make cards and paint messages.
Lucy C.: How do you spell Astrid?
Harrison used the laminated roster to show Lucy C.: A-s-t-r-i-d
Zoe O. writes: I love you, Astrid. I hope you have a good day.
Finn writes: Astrid, I’m so excited to see you and I love you.
Leo K. writes: I love you, Astrid. I hope you enjoy your baby.
Harrison writes: I love you. I hope your baby comes soon.
The beauty of a progressive education is the transparency between school and real life. When your heart is in the learning, the learning is loved. While we process this transition of Astrid’s departure to start a family, we explore feelings and practice academics in the intertwined experience that is New School-West. -Kris