A small school in Port Townsend, WA.
Amber Jones
Teacher as Facilitator
The teacher’s role is that of a fellow learner & researcher, to provide information and material that will scaffold the children’s learning. Some ways I accomplish this are: to ask questions before providing answers, observe the children’s play and interests to expand upon their experiences, use observations as a starting point to prepared
About
Elementary Scholars
Our Teacher
Elementary Scholars are our classes for Scholars of Elementary School Age (5-12)
Maeyoka Brightheart
“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” -Albert Einstein
I am inspired by many educational theories and have adopted what will best support our overall mission: to create a joy in learning. A few ways I am inspired by those theories are:
Reggio Emilia:
Emergent, child-led curriculum, documentation, the role of the teacher, a beautifully prepared environment & The Hundred Languages of Children.
Montessori:
Respect of children’s intelligence and abilities, play as work, support of independence and the “discovery" model, where students learn concepts from working with materials rather than by direct instruction
Charlotte Mason:
Living books, nature study, narration, poetry and artist study.
Waldorf:
rhythm of the day, week, month, and seasons, home environment, preference of natural materials, and productive work.
Please ask if I can clarify any of these ideas.
Our Philosophy
-Loris Malaguzzi,
founder of the
Reggio Emilia
approach
"Learning and teaching
should not stand on opposite
banks and just watch
the river flow by;
instead, they
should embark
together on a journey
down the water.
Through an
active,
reciprocal
exchange,
teaching can
strengthen
learning how
to learn."