fernandawolfsonNov 27, 20214 min"Let's keep on thinking about it!"It was a lovely November morning at the lake. Together with Vivi, my co-teacher and friend, we lead Cocoplum Nature Play, a program of...
MelanieNov 29, 20204 minA new school? In a pandemic?I have been asked this question more than a few times in the last several months. My unwavering answer has been a confident and...
MelanieSep 29, 20204 minSelf-directed Learning, Motivation, and Confirmation BiasOn a muggy afternoon after a snack of smoothies and banana bread, I uncoiled the hose in my backyard to fill up the wading pool for my...
MelanieSep 27, 20205 minCreating Conditions for LearningI was a middle school classroom teacher for almost 12 years. I never liked the word. Teacher. It was my job title, but I didn’t really...
MelanieSep 12, 20204 minOn a MissionStewardship, nurture, creativity, and holistic...words have meaning.
fernandawolfsonJul 26, 20203 minBut.... when would they learn to read or write?"But when would they learn to read or write?" I bet this would be among the first questions parents will ask at Orientation Night at...