Opal School Blog
Storytelling
"Storytelling is the most powerful way to put ideas into the world today." ~Robert McKee Children in Opal 1 gathered excitedly on the rug last…
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The work of group dynamics
In every community, there are different roles people take on to contribute to the work they are doing together. In our Opal 3 learning community,…
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Becoming protagonists in our own story
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 Something magical happened today. The entire learning community stepped into the story of Oregon History and we all became protagonists in…
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How can materials tell the story of how this river crossing changed you?
The day after the Snake River Crossing drama, we asked the students to use materials to reflect on how that experience with the river changed…
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Perspective Taking
We enjoyed gathering with a small group of parents last week to dig deeper into the topic of perspective taking as it relates to children…
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Research Homework Week One
Opal 3 Research Homework Week One – Due Monday, February 13 One of the intentions of our Social Studies work in Opal 3 this year…
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The Power of Vulnerability
Last week, Opal 2 teacher Zalika included the following TED talk in her blog: Here and here are the links to Zalika's powerful posts.…
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Special Friends of the Arboretum
“If I had influence with the good fairy who is supposed to preside over the christening of all children, I should ask that her gift…
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The Power of Water – A Story from Oregon History
An intention we have for social studies work in Opal 4 this year is to dive into the study of Oregon History. With the story…
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