Intentions: The we that I am
“A child’s most sought after goal is to recognize himself in others, and to find in others parts of himself.” -Loris Malaguzzi, founder of the pre-primary…
“A child’s most sought after goal is to recognize himself in others, and to find in others parts of himself.” -Loris Malaguzzi, founder of the pre-primary…
Dear Intermediate Community families, At Opal School, we see all children as competent citizens with rights. We see them driven to connect, eager to empathize…
As a student teacher in Opal 3 this year, I continually find moments where my own growth parallels, intersects, is inspired by, and connects with…
I am a teacher, and it seems (and I know I am not alone in this ) that my teacher brain does not turn off…
We’ve been infected with this kind of pathological impatience that makes us want to have the knowledge but not do the work of claiming it.…
In the start of the school year, it is my practice to offer experiences that might build relationships between children and materials in order to build…
The children in the Magnolia Room are exploring and playing with the idea of being an author and the purpose and intentions that go along with…
Emotions and feelings exist inside all of us as a type of energy that has potential to be expressed, utilized, and shared outside of us and…
At Visitation Days, we explored this definition of Playful Inquiry with educators from across the United States and Canada – and we’ve been chewing on…
With January’s fickle weather, it felt like we were never going to settle back into our regular school and home routines. After the winter break, in the…