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AM 2-Day Session - It all starts with young children in bathing suits and without some children wearing bathing suits…unified by a delightful, intelligent observation. While one child pours water into a funnel another child closes off the end of the pipe with his finger…and then suddenly releases his finger from the pipe. The water is quickly released from a larger diameter pipe passing through a smaller opening created by the partially removed finger with quickness to the delight of both children. The experience is repeated and the intriguing world of physics makes a lasting impression on two young children.
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AM 3-Day Session - Mathematics for a young child can be thought of in terms of the way ancient Greeks approached number. David Hawkins writes from The Roots of Literacy “The ancient Greeks made a distinction in their language between what they called arithmetic and what they called logistic. Arithmetic was the investigation of the world of numbers….” The young child is undertaking just such investigations. There is a very definite theme that is being pursued. As she selects material, observes…number ‘comes alive’ through the placement and construction of material that renders symmetry and patterns meaningful…a satisfying inroad into the investigation of the world of number. The engagement of a child in this manner invokes serious consideration and application of the topic(s) of teacher intervention.
PM 4-Day Session - Two children, both concentrating…committed to quality but, socially aware of each others accomplishments. ‘Look closely.’ What first appears as an endearing social convention is actually a social relationship developed over time that is neither dependent nor exclusive but, rather is an appreciation of each other. This growth of social development transcends the notion of “I want my child to have a social experience at school.” Necessary components are requisite…an understanding of social education and socialization, timely and appropriate teacher intervention...and, materials to cite a few of the necessary constituents. Yes, a simple act is hugely complex!
Bonus video - Yoriko plays for the 3-Day Session. Parents take turns co-oping at Our School. Co-opers demonstrate to all children the importance of the child's education by their presence in the classroom. During the session the parent assists in the program curriculum by offering children the necessary support as children pursue myriad interests. On some occasions a parent brings a skill or talent to be shared with the children providing an opportunity for an interest to develop by children spontaneously that day or, at some time in the future.