One of our parents, Anna – Sofia Mollica's mom – asked if she could help out in the classroom during her vacation. Cynthia asked her if she would gather some natural materials for the children to explore. Anna's mother in law is a gardening enthusiast and opened her garden, generating a fantastic array of exotic shapes, colors…
The Wonders of Learning Exhibit: A Parent’s Perspective
Dear Fellow NSW Parents, When Roleen called an impromtu meeting two weeks ago to discuss the upcoming Wonder of Learning – The Hundred Languages of Children exhibit, I, and 20 other parents, jumped at the chance to learn more about what this is all about. I mean, we’ve all heard countless references to Reggio, but can any…
A message to Haiti
Thank you for all the generous donations for "10 things for Haiti" in the box in the middle courtyard. When we told the children we would be shipping the box this Friday (January 29th) they wanted to send a note. They also wanted to include the cash they've earned through our NSW recycling program: $6.78…
Wonders of Learning Exhibit
Editor’s contact: NEWS Heidi Roberts Ph. (310) 869-7880 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE International “Wonder of Learning” Exhibition To Open Under the Big Top in Santa Monica on January 29 SANTA MONICA, CA, January 25, 2010 – On January 29 th, “The Wonder…
What’s happening in the Back Patio?
Linda, from Peach Tree Pottery, gave us some new glazes. Amy invited children with unglazed pieces to give them a try. Jobim: "I want Speckled Ivory. What's speckle?" Jobim settled on the Yellow Saphire because the other color had a leek. Lola: "I'm doing a face. I'm choosing Chocolate Brown for the hair and…
What’s happening in Movement?
The west wing children were showing an interest in shapes. To offer them a different perspective the teachers decided to involve movement. In movement class Ilaan brought blocks of different shapes from the block area. She asked the children to explore, define and later make the shapes they saw with their bodies. Ilaan: "Can you…
It’s Monday, January 25, 2010
Hi, Friends. It's Monday, January 25, 2010 and we’re cashing in on another sunny day. Saturday was our first big break after four long days of rain (and an exciting hail storm!) and along with the sunshine came eight willing parents to help us start sprucing things up. You brought good energy and open…
A sense of community
At this stage of development, preschool children have the capability of embracing empathy. Since 1990, The New School-West Preschool has collected food for the Westside Foodbank every holiday season with the intention of fostering empathy among our children. One of our sister school's, Blueberry Preschool, has reached out to the community to gather supplies and funding for…
Gymtastics with Peggy
Fun movement activities to build children’s confidence at NSW! Peggy has worked with us for over 15 years. Sign up packets are in the office and payment is made directly to Peggy Fisher at Gymtastics. Teacher Jessica coordinates the sessions of NSW children signed up for Gymtastics.
Soupy Rainy days
Mima is making delicious soup again next Thursday. Sign up in the hallway to bring your favorite veggie and we'll have a reason to hope for another cold wintery day!