On Friday, September 7th, nine middle schools students ventured into Bunker Park for a quest of learning. They read maps, noticed cattails, leaves, grasshoppers, and types of trees and they also noticed a big chart sticking out of their guide's backpack. After voyaging to a shelter to eat their rations for lunch, their guide told them it was … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2018
Grace and Courtesy
My child came home talking about a "Grace and Courtesy lesson," what in the world is this!? A note on Grace and Courtesy lessons... Grace and Courtesy lessons are important and necessary for the environment of Children’s House. Grace and Courtesy lessons help establish the harmonious and cooperative environment. Oftentimes we expect children … [Read more...]
Grace and Courtesy
As the month gets underway, I am continually amazed at the beauty in the manner the children speak and care for one another. The Lesson's of Grace and Courtesy guide their work and build their community. I am confident your child is tired when he or she arrives home at the end of their day by nature of the "will" they used in the work cycle. These … [Read more...]
The Montessori Phase In
The children entered the Children's House prepared environment together for a week of learning the Preliminary works which directly prepare them for the presentations of the Montessori materials. The preliminary works are familiar to the child yet they guide the child to a deeper sense of work. These works aide the child in establishing … [Read more...]
Elementary Atrium Begins
The elementary (Levels II and III) children also began their time in the Atrium last week! We began with a review of how the Atrium is different from other learning environments and also how it is different from the Church. Then we spent time talking about how to "live well" in this space together. Finally, after hearing the Scripture, "I am the … [Read more...]
Introduction to the Atrium
Last Thursday our final two Level I (Children's House) groups of children were introduced to the Atrium. After looking at all of the items on the Prayer Table, the "gift" underneath was identified and the bell was unwrapped and enjoyed! The … [Read more...]
