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| PM Class group picture at the end of a Ravine hike |
We find ourselves confronted by a being no longer to be thought of as helpless, like a receptive void waiting to be filled with our wisdom; but one whose dignity increases in the measure to which we see in him the builder of our own minds; one guided by his inward teacher, who labors indefatigably in joy and happinesses--following a precise timetable--at the work of constructing that greatest marvel of the Universe, the human being. We teachers can only help the work going on, as servants wait upon a master. We then become witnesses to the development of the human soul; the emergence of the New Man, who will no longer be the victim of events but, thanks to his clarity of vision, will become able to direct and to mold the future of mankind.
Dr. Maria Montessori, The Absorbent Mind
The end of a fantastically memorable school year is approaching fast. Our year has created wonderful opportunity for Lauren and I to connect the work we are honored to do with the masterful words of Dr. Montessori. The experience of offering your children the respect and honor by observing the delicate and directive shifts in each and every child is an honor we take with deep heart and thought. For it is true that the work of self exploration, life exploration is his/hers alone, we are merely safe pillars of support, to offer an environment from which he/she can dissect and thrive.
Thank you to all our Klahanie parents for entrusting your darling children in our care and may the upcoming school year bring transformative experience for us all!
August
We will continue to study the Oceania continent (thank you Alex for the Didgeridoo playing and introduction for both our AM and PM classes!) as well as oceanic sea life.
August will bring our end of the school year Graduation Celebration, this will be a time for us to celebrate the connections we shared and the connections to be made. We will sing songs and honor the three wonderful "graduates" who will be transitioning effortlessly and excitedly to new amazing Vashon Preschools! Plus families receive our end of the year gift made by your children.
Love,
Emmy and Lauren
Love,
Emmy and Lauren
Our fantastic 2011-2012 Graduates
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| Lucy |
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| Zea & Fin |
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| Zea & Fin: Klahanie Nursery School's First Year |
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| Zea |
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| Fin |
Please enjoy the following July pictures and movies of our phenomenal classes!
AM CLASS
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| Elder student teaches AM student how to clean plant leaves |
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| AM hike to Mrs. Kelly's ravine during our week of very small classes |
PM CLASS
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| Bathing baby |
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| Hike on Mrs. Kelly's magical ravine |
