Kindergarten 2

“And suddenly you know: It's time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings.”  -Meister Eckhart Welcome to Kindergarten 2! The start of a new school year brings with it a sense of renewal and a chance to start fresh. It's an opportunity to set new goals, make new friends, and approach learning with a positive attitude. To mark the beginning of our learning journey together, I'd like to share a poem with you that I discovered a few years ago.  Don’t Hide Your Magic Don’t hide your magic; Please share your gift. Seeing you shine  gives the whole world a lift.  It’s okay for wizards To be quiet or shy, but hiding your magic is a crime and here’s why: The room needs to dazzle, it needs what you’ve got You might think you’re nothing,  but really you’re not.  You’re more! You’re magic! It’s time to be seen. You’re more powerful than you know,  and more loved than you can dream. Remember your gift. You’re equipped, you’re prepared. And nev...

"Most  of what I need to know about how to live, and what to do, and how to be,  I learned in Kindergarten.  Wisdom was not at the top of the graduate school mountain,  but there in the sandbox at nursery school." -Robert Fulghum What is your best memory of Kindergarten? I asked this question at the beginning of the school year to all the parents and of course, to myself as a teacher.  I had high hopes that the core memories we collected when we were 5 years old will help shape the adventure that we could give the children in Kindergarten 2 this year -- one that is filled with valuable learnings, wonder, and joy.  More than 9 months after and here we are, about to close this school year's chapter, a few days short of saying goodbye to Kindergarten 2. We learned a thing or two about transportation, art, and how to care for plants and animals -- but more than these, I would like to believe that it is the invaluable lessons we learned together that will leave ...