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Reflecting on and celebrating the work of becoming a caring learning community
As 2011 is coming to a close, it seems like a perfect time to reflect on our year together thus far and celebrate the incredible…
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Building Community
As we end our school day for the last time in 2011, I watch the children get their coats and backpacks and line up to…
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See a need, Fill a need
Opal 4 has been working for almost three weeks on taking our lists of needs each of us has, as learners, community members, friends, and…
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What can you learn from loving the trees?
In Opal 2 we LOVE our trees. Watching the trees through young eyes renewed my own sense of wonder and majesty. Intrigued by the power of the…
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Week in Pictures – Nov. 29th – Dec. 2nd
A window into our week: Observing and Noticing Our Sprouting Seeds November 28, 2011 Playing a New Math Game with a New Friend November 29,…
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The 5 Best Toys
For those of you who are wondering what might make the best addition to your child's collection this holiday season, this informative article should prove…
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Nurturing partnership
Partner Drawings & Stories A Dialogue with Opal Preschoolers about Partner Work Teacher: What do you know about the word partner? “A partner is getting…
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Thinking about Our Thinking
Metacognition literally means "big thinking." You are thinking about thinking. During this process you are examining your brain's processing. Teachers work to guide students to…
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Week in Pictures – Nov. 20-23
Adding a Layer of Hay to Our Garden for the Upcoming Winter November 21, 2011 Sorting Objects with Friends During Math Workshop November 22, 2011…
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Week In Pictures – Nov. 14-18
What a great week! Sharing Our “My Book” with Our Community November 14, 2011…
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