As September and October rolled on and we continued to observe and reflect, we eventually came to realize that our existing schedule really did work in opposition to our group’s developmental needs. READ MORE »
The Miquon tradition of candle dipping in December continues this year. READ MORE »
From the box turtle to the possum, the song selected based on the group’s study of all the woodland animals that live at Miquon. READ MORE »
While students are better understanding the past, they are also developing a strong foundation to critically think about how they can solve modern real-world problems through inventions. READ MORE »
For the Fall Conference Week Bree and Rich’s group explored the woodlands here at school, specifically, we began the discussion of our central theme for the year – Homes. READ MORE »
We got started by meeting in blended building half groups to talk about voting — What is it all about? What kinds of voting have our students experienced? After some discussion, we identified. . . READ MORE »
At Miquon, we believe that social and emotional growth is so integral to childhood that academic work cannot be seen as something our children are doing separately from their lives as friends. READ MORE »
Try to find some time in the next week or two to explore some very thought-provoking resources with your own child, perhaps in a family conversation or series of them. READ MORE »
Young children are, by nature, curious about math. When children practice the foundational skills, such as number sense, geometry, measurement and spatial relations in a hands-on approach, it allows them to make meaningful connections with math in an authentic way. READ MORE »
Children sing as a part of their conference week study of Ghana. READ MORE »
