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The Power of Story
On the very first day of school, Kimie wrote this reflection: Our first morning meeting after goodbyes to loved ones–we found ourselves alone together for…
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Discovery & Exploration
Opal 4 students used a range of materials to uncover summer discoveries. Opal School views the arts as a way to explore complex ideas…
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Our first days together
The intention of our blog posts is to build connections between Opal School's pedagogy and what this actually looks like and sounds like in the…
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The Start of a New Year
Each school year starts out with so much anticipation, anxiety, wonder, excitement and a sense that anything is possible. One of the amazing things about…
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Welcome, Edutopians!
Come see what we’re building! If you’re visiting the Opal School Blog for the first time because you’ve linked from the story about…
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First week of Kindergarten!!
Here are some images from our week, see Friday Update for details…
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Opal School Children on Play and Learning
Since this video was created for the Association of Children's Museum's annual conference in May 2012, it has gotten a lot of attention —…
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An Investigation
Watch this video, for the first time or for a re-visit: What natural learning strategies does this toddler exhibit and put to use? What…
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First Days In Early Kindergarten
Our first days in Early K were wonderful and full of explorations, new and old friends and connecting with our surroundings both inside and outside…
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The First Day of School
What a busy, fun first day in Opal 4! PE games in the meadow with Amy Lots of hands on time with materials, including clay…
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