6th Grade students are in the midst of the Middle Ages. Throughout the year, they’ve learned about knights, King Arthur’s Roundtable, the impact of Charlemagne’s reign, the role of the church in shaping daily lives, the concept of social stratification, the importance of literacy in historical context, and much more. In typical Journey style, students […]
posted on February 27, 2014 by
The Joy of Reading
Education should be an enjoyable, life-long process versus a race. In First Grade, for example, reading instruction is both explicit and developmental in order to spark student motivation and success. At Journey, students become literate through a ‘writing to reading’ approach that combines phonics and whole language approaches. Our First Grade students routinely do the […]
posted on November 15, 2013 by
iPads not out of sync at this Waldorf school
Response to LA Times article entitled: “iPad use out of sync with L.A. charter school’s philosophy” (November 14, 2013) As the Executive Director of Journey School, the only public Waldorf Charter School south of Los Angeles, I applaud Ocean Charter’s attempt to integrate iPads into the classroom. The ethical and critical thinking capacities, that are […]
posted on January 18, 2013 by
What We’re Learning Now
Below you will find a snapshot of what students are learning during Main Lesson across most grades. Please return to our blog again as we cover all the grades and more topics. Also, click here to learn more about the meaning of Main Lesson. Grade 1: Making Math Meaningful First grade has entered the magical world of the counting gnomes! There […]
posted on December 12, 2012 by
What is Main Lesson?
Main Lesson is integral to Journey School’s educational program. So, what exactly is Main Lesson, anyway? The instructional day begins with Main Lesson–an interdisciplinary study of a selected subject which lasts two hours each morning, five days a week, for approximately one month. Academic subjects covered in Main Lesson are carefully chosen based on the […]
posted on October 25, 2012 by
Autumn Festivals
(Contributed by Patti Connolly, Co-Education Director) One of Journey School’s core values is to be ‘celebratory, soul-nourishing, and joyful.’ One way we practice this important principle is through the seasonal festivals. We believe that a reverence and sense of guardianship for the earth and all her inhabitants are nurtured through these celebrations. The 2012 autumn […]
posted on October 4, 2012 by
Education is a Journey
I was recently interviewed for an upcoming article to appear in OC Family Magazine featuring Waldorf Education and Journey School. The columnist asked me numerous questions, including the one below. I wanted to share my response with the hope that it sparks reflection and conversation: Columnist: “What are your thoughts on education being a journey […]
