Session #2 "WHO AM I?"

We will celebrate and learn about each of our unique selves, our different family histories and our cultures. We will explore how we see ourselves in conversation, through art projects, writing, free play, theatre, dance and music. Our structure is flexible and spacious, allowing time for what emerges from the group; our lesson plan is full of possibilities.

We begin each session with our ever evolving morning meeting facilitated by any experienced person present who wants to lead. Everyone has the opportunity to check-in, share any ideas or things, problems or concerns and hear how the others are doing. This first activity, (which develops over time), tunes the group, connects everyone in present-time and sets the tone for the rest of the day.

We approach the subject material through a free-range of different activities, such as: teatime and lunchtime, taking breaks and hanging out, working out problems and asking important questions, creating space, making art, singing & dancing, and enjoying ourselves and each other. We activate all parts of ourselves; our bodies, feelings, voices and minds. We are on our own schedule and we aren’t in any great hurry...

CURRICULUM!? 

We combine each child’s ideas and input with a flexible, yet well-developed curriculum that tips its hat to the California State standards for History-Social Sciences and Visual Arts. 

PHILOSOPHY 

We believe that the ideal education is built upon the principles of independent and collaborative learning. It is our intention to create the conditions where each person can truly flourish. We propose that learning functions best in the context of a safe, diverse, supportive community of peers and elders.