Getting the Lights Right for Dancing
FROM THE OPAL ARCHIVE: 02/2017 – Written by Matt Karlsen, Director of Opal School’s Center for Learning To learn more or connect with Matt directly,…
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Is it Playful Inquiry?
FROM THE OPAL ARCHIVE: 12/2016 – Written by Opal School teacher researcher and pedagogical director Susan Harris MacKay To learn more or connect with Susan…
Designing a new preschool classroom
A STORY FROM THE FIELD By Melinda Hayward, Prescott Teaching Preschool Designing a new preschool classroom (excerpt from the Field Guide Chp. 3) “These are…
Introducing Partner Explore
Introducing Partner Explore (excerpt from the Field Guide Chp.5) Partner Explore is a workshop approach that focuses directly on creating a community of learners by…
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Loving Lizard Land
A STORY FROM THE FIELD By Erin Moulton, mentor teacher Loving Lizard Land (excerpt from the Field Guide Chp. 2) When I entered Prescott Teaching…
Setting the Table with Watercolors
FROM THE OPAL ARCHIVE: 09/2019 – Written by Matt Karlsen, Director of Opal School’s Center for Learning To learn more or connect with Matt directly,…
Culture Makers + Word Breakers
FROM THE OPAL ARCHIVE: 02/2017 – Written by Opal School teacher researcher and administrator Tara Papandrew The language we choose in our teaching changes the…
Materials as Tools for Thinking, Understanding and Connection in Your Classroom
The idea that materials such as blocks, paint, sand, or clay can help children think more deeply, communicate their ideas, deepen their understanding, and wrestle…
The Rights of Bugs
FROM THE OPAL ARCHIVE: 04/2019 – Written by Opal School teacher researcher and administrator Tara Papandrew One of our goals for all students in our…