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Taking Risks Taking Risks

Taking Risks

I always think of the beginning of the year as a time for imagining, wishing and dreaming about the things we might be able to…
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The First Day of School! The First Day of School!

The First Day of School!

Welcome to the Opal 1 blog page! This is a place where you'll find many stories around the teaching and learning that happens in the…
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Spring Flowers Spring Flowers

Spring Flowers

"Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing…
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An Unexpected Change An Unexpected Change

An Unexpected Change

It had been a few weeks since the children in Opal 1 had the opportunity to hike up to the Upper Meadow and visit their…
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The Zoo! The Zoo!

The Zoo!

Opal 1 has been researching animals that live in the arboretum. As a part of this research we've gone to the world forestry center, read…
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Project Work Projections Project Work Projections

Project Work Projections

Opal 1's big idea this year is our connections to the natural world. Over the years the teachers at Opal have noticed that this seems…
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Science Talks Science Talks

Science Talks

One way that we support children to learn to “think like a scientist” at Opal School is by using a structure we call “science talks.”…
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Together Together

Together

We have enjoyed our time together these first three days of school. It is amazing how quickly we are making connections with friends both old…
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