July 15, 2014

We Are.....Eclectic Learners!

So the question that always comes up is: "What is your teaching style?"  I so dislike having to place a label on our teaching styles here at PattyKakes Kidz, but I understand the need to know if you identify with the educational choices offered within our community.  Yes, I said community.  I think of our little family of children here as our own community of thinkers, innovators, learners and teachers too.  I learn everyday from our children as I hope I open many doors for them to ponder life and absorb thoughts to help them engage in their world.  So, in thinking this through, I would have to say, we are a group of Eclectic Learners.  We offer what is needed to create a thriving learning environment that evolves as the children's needs change.  This is offered as academic opportunities as well as play opportunities.  Each child learns in a different way through their unique styles.  I honor those differences by offering many "eclectic" opportunities. During the summers we are fortunate to take a multitude of field trips since I believe the best way to learn about our world is to actually "be" in our world.  For instance check out today's fieldtrip:
Curiodyssey-San Mateo




As we enter Curiodyssey, for an environmental education, we first happen upon the water features:


We then explore endangered animals like:

the Badger...




the Fox...






The Otter...









The Bobcat.... 
and so many more animals. 


We then move onto experiential science...completely hands on!

Sound..

Teamwork...
 Air Pressure..



 Engineering...


Energy..


 Speed...

 And the not so hands on..."steam"...
 Once the exploration was complete, we venture outdoors to explore the bay...
                                         The Bay Bridge
                                          San Francisco
                                     Coyote Point Harbor
There is definitely one thing we have all learned.  The respect for our world and the definition of a lifelong friendship.  
Whatever your learning style or philosophy is, here's to you,
Happy Learning!
♥ PattyKakes Kidz

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