In your filebox is a permission slip to allow two UCLA students to do a study on reading retention with preschool age children. They will read a book to them and then ask questions about that book. If you are interested in having your child participate in the study, please sign one copy of the…
Ocean View Farm update
We have had some major progress at OVF in the past weeks. The glorious weather, extended day light and heating up of the earth has set into motion incredible growth in the garden. There is a plot near us with the most red, juicy, pro-looking strawberries I have ever seen. Let's start with our small…
NSW Environment – Photo Set – 04/2010
IMG_9598, originally uploaded by NSW photostream. Click the photo above to view photos of our NSW environment. Here is the environment at work in the very important role as the “third teacher.” Thanks to teacher Amy for taking these beautiful photos! –Documentation Co.
Walkway Tool Workshop
Caroline brought the tools that the workers were using for the children to explore. Sora: “What is this?” Lola: “I saw them using this! What does this do?” Caroline: “It’s a grinder. This part spins.” Lola: “It goes around to cut things.” Will: “It helps grind the concrete and breaks it up.” Lola (looking…
The List
Lola and Vincent want to work in the Front Yard but there is no space available. They decide to make a list of people who want to work in the Front Yard. Vincent: "Paola, can you help me?" Paola: "Sure, how can I help?" Vincent: "I need help with the numbers." Paola: "Which part do you want help with?…
“How do I make the white Dandelion?”
Recently while the children were attempting to draw Dandelions in their white seed stage, they asked: “How can we draw white on white paper?” The teachers used this opportunity to introduce a liquid masking medium called Frisket. Liquid Frisket works like a resist by protecting any area from pigment application. For…
Parent Meeting Thursday
Parent Partners MeetingThursday, May 6th6:30-8:45 pmChildcare will be available – see the door for sign-up Hey everyone, This Thursday we have a new Parent Partners meeting at the school. The strength and effectiveness of NSW is contingent on strong parent participation. Let’s rock! Topic of discussions: Explain the purpose of each committee and determine which one(s) you can…
This Week at NSW. May 3rd – May 7th
Tuesday – May 4th 4:45 pmNSW Picnic Tuesdays – Culver West Park*Occurring every Tuesday: Join fellow NSW families for a casual after school ——————————————————————– Wednesday – May 5th Grand opening of the new alleyway entrance!! *Please note: All bikes and deliveries should come through the Venice doors for a week while our new alleyway plants have…
Out of sight, out of mind.
Since we've been entering from Venice, the snack sign up, flower sign up and cooking with Mima sign up have been languishing in the entrance hall. Please visit them when you sign in and out and fill up those calendars. -thanks!
Are there worms in there?
The teacher revisited the front yard dirt container with some children and started to document by taking pictures and recording dialogue to see where the children's interest was. Hayden and Rowena: “There are baby worms!” They wanted to water the soil. Hayden: “It is too dry.” Rowena: "I need to get some more water .…