A School of Joy
Photo by Fares Hamouche
Along with my experiences being a student and an intern with Unified Studies of Orem High and based on the ideas of Vasily Sukhomlinsky, an educator in Ukraine in the 1950s and 60s, our kindergarten will be a school of joy (in spirit, if not in name). His philosophy informs many aspects of our classroom. The following list isn’t ordered according to importance except for the first one. Many young childhood schools are embracing the long understood phenomenon that is the magical interaction that occurs between humans and all the other natural creatures with whom we share this blue planet. Neither Vasily Sukhomlinsky (nor Al Davis) were the first to recognize the educational and moral benefits of spending large amounts of intentional time outdoors. Yet, his overarching methods to teach children to strive for and become the best versions of themselves, is taught so beautifully in his many books and papers. Read more about him here.
What will we do?
Be in nature more than 50% of the time
Follow the interests of the children
Work, study, play, sing and do good.
Details
4 days a week
9:30 am to 12 pm: Location will be flexible: Three days a week will be held at the same outdoor location (weather permitting), and one day each week will take place at the Cove Point Care Center on 500 W. in Provo.
Tuition: TBD This class is under the purview of iCreate Collab and we’ve not solidified the tuition as of yet. It should be similar to most preschool’s.
Photo by Kelly Sikkema
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