A custom supported by our collaborative environment here at The New School is Discussion Box. Discussion Box gives students the opportunity to voice their concerns. Students write down their concerns Read More >>
Archives for January 2013
Equalizing
Beginning in the Fall, a group of eight kindergarten, first and second graders took part in a math class focusing on Equalizing. Using a variety of manipulatives they investigated how Read More >>
My Side of the Mountain Book Club
Beginning in the Fall, eight of the 3rd grade students took part in a book club that read My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George. Each week the Read More >>
Human Body Systems
The older students began their exploration of the human body by learning about the skeletal system. They took part in a variety of activities that helped them come to conclusions Read More >>
Louis Braille Book Club
Our third book in a series for this book club is about Louis Braille, the boy who invented a way for blind people to read. All of the participants in Read More >>
Centers for our youngest students
Centers are an important part of the day for Kindergarten and First Grade students. Every day they participate in at least one language arts, math and gross/fine motor center. Children Read More >>