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A Day In The Life At NSW
“And they lived happily ever after” -Luke
Throughout the school, the children have been creating stories with many materials. Today, inspired by Pajama Day, we asked them what kind of bedtime story they might create. A small group met and took time hearing each other’s bedtime routines and developed a plan to combine their experiences into one story. Incorporating the use of…
La Vecchia at NSW – Thank you, Mark!!
A boisterous crew assisted Mark Mollica (Luca, EW) with making pasta for snack today. Miles, Sammy, Lucy and Luca chopped, boiled and served a delicious basil, garlic, tomato pasta. Mark: You add salt for two reasons. One, it makes the water hotter. Two, it gives the pasta flavor. This pasta is called Gnocchi. Luca: Can…
“I feel mad right now.” -Everly
As the West Wing children have been playing the “Sign Language Game”, we have noticed them closely observing pictures of their peers expressing emotions. One morning, we provided mirrors, paper, and pens and we took new pictures to add to the Game and to facilitate the discussion of their feelings. MJ: (Drawing her daddy) My…
Josephine’s Birthday Book
To celebrate Josephine’s birthday, Rasheda and she shared a favorite book, “Me…Jane” by Patrick McDonnell at the West Wing’s morning Circle Time. Rasheda: We’ve been reading it at bedtime for the last two weeks, everyday. She loves when she turns into a grown up and goes from a cartoon to a real person. Josephine: Like…
Sharing Thanks At The Thanksgiving Feast!
Another year, another phenomenal job by the entire NSW community for this amazing gather! Enjoy the imagery! –Doc Committee [Show slideshow] 1 2 ►
“We need to ask for support at Reflection Meeting.” – Philippos
From their first days in the West Wing Building Space, the children constructed and reconstructed the making of trucks. Now in the East Wing, their interest has deepened and the Building Space is exploding with ideas and designs. The children are supported by the school systems that value collaborative work, reflection meetings, and uninterrupted time…
“Gotta love GIRL POWER” -Luis (Isla’s dad, WW)
It’s a birthday tradition to celebrate with friends at NSW. Parents like Isla’s, Luis and Susan, bring in a book they’ve shared with the teacher and read it at circle time with all the children. Afterwards, they may donate the book to the library at school and a special photo and name plate are put…
“An ‘O’ in Sign Language!” -Harper
This week, Roleen surprised the West Wing teachers with a set of American Sign Language Blocks! Next, Jenn introduced them in the afternoon and the children showed complete engagement and excitement. The interest they have in wanting to learn how to sign the letters in their names is electrifying. Teacher Jenn: (During afternoon circle) Roleen…
“Stop, Look, and Listen.” -Dahlia
Every month we listen to the safety bell and practice our responses. Amy: When we hear the bell, what does the it tell us to do? Dahlia: Stop, look and listen. Juliette: Look at the teacher. After we heard the bell: Archer: It was quiet when we were inside. Gus: It was loud to me,…