Children and Teachers as Researchers
Researchers pay attention to their questions, theories and ideas by listening for what provokes, inspires, challenges and engages them. At Opal School, the teachers see…
Researchers pay attention to their questions, theories and ideas by listening for what provokes, inspires, challenges and engages them. At Opal School, the teachers see…
Today was the final day of the 2014-’15 school year, and tonight we celebrated the Class of 2015. From the podium, three of the students…
As children journey through Opal 1 and Opal 2, they spend a lot of time considering with their teachers and their peers the ways in…
In preschool we try to offer as many experiences as possible for our whole group to come together to share and listen to each other’s…
In recent years, much has been said about creative thinking, teamwork and research as positive resources that will support the advancement of human culture. I…
Materials, they can draw you in to look more closely. They can draw you in to touch them, interact with them, …play and dance with them!…
It’s August and at Opal School that means there are 3 of us here ready to begin the ball toss that will evolve into our…
This was a four day week, but so much is happening in Opal 4, I had to share. Practicing our songs for graduation with Carrington…
As the weather turns colder, our bellies and hearts remind us that we’ve got to work together to stay warm and loved inside and out! …
“What kind of blocks does each classroom need?” “What is the space like where they will store their blocks?” “How are the pre-schoolers using the…