Our observation today took us up the canyon where the ground was covered with autumn leaves. After a prayer, a song and some mind math, we found that one of the boys had gone home from last week and researched a little bit more about animals. He discovered that if you come across a Gila … [Read more…]
Today we opened with this beautiful song. I like this version because the kids can see the words and sing along – which many of them did. We had a discussion about the talents they are recognizing in themselves that perhaps they hadn’t noticed before. It was quite profound. After mind math and math we … [Read more…]
“And so we discovered that education is not something which the teacher does, but that it is a natural process which develops spontaneously in the human being.” —Maria Montessori Continuing our observation this week we went to “Wild Wonders,” a refuge for animals that are sick, injured or orphaned. The great thing about Wild … [Read more…]
With sixteen kids in our class from age 14-18 we have a ton of fun! It can get a little bit crazy, but it is always wonderful! So how does natural learning, with a cooperative-style class and high school age students, look? One never knows for sure! Beginning with prayer and some beautiful thoughts is … [Read more…]
We’ve just begun another semester of our home school study group. Again I have some very kind families who are joining me. We hope to share some ideas, concerns, and joys of natural learning as we go. Our first day is always interesting because, for most of us, it’s our first try at “observation.” I … [Read more…]
This week was our first official day of school, and it’s tradition that we start outdoors and together! We piled everyone into cars and trucks and headed up the canyon. The chill in the air reminded us that Fall is just around the corner as did the orange leaves nestled between the pine trees. In … [Read more…]
Renaissance: A Rebirth or Revival Renaissance Man: A person with many talents or areas of knowledge That’s our focus in Aspen Cooperative this year. It’s going to be an excellent time for the kids to dive into their individual talents and develop themselves. It also means I get to do the same. I can’t wait … [Read more…]