Category Archive: observation

13 Nov

A careful considerate gaze or I am because you are

A careful considerate gaze or I am because you are

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By Marla McLean
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14 Jun

And so, How Are You Different Than Nature?

And so, How Are You Different Than Nature?

It is the night before the very last day of the 2017-2018 school year. I just couldn’t let the year end without giving you this …

 
By Marla McLean
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04 Sep

Labor of Love

Labor of Love

I was thinking about the complexities of “labor” today, on this Labor Day eve. I was thinking about the labor or role of the teacher. …

 
By Marla McLean
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14 Mar

Do not be dismayed by the brokenness of the World

Do not be dismayed by the brokenness of the World

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By Marla McLean
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02 Oct

Making ripples and Butterfly Flights

Making ripples and Butterfly Flights

It’s a new school year. Filled with possibility, new relationships, and sweet growth for both the children and all the connected adults in their lives. …

 
By Marla McLean
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26 Jan

Bigger and Better than Ourselves: Humility

Bigger and Better than Ourselves: Humility

I thought I was going to write about Wonder, but instead I’ve changed my mind. I have been thinking about and researching the importance of Wonder …

 
By Marla McLean
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11 Nov

Because you need to. Because you want to.

Because you need to. Because you want to.

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By Marla McLean
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12 Oct

Focusing on love.

Focusing on love.

In August, most of our school met for a retreat. At one point, we were asked to go around the table and share our intention …

 
By Marla McLean
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16 Nov

This Work Reminds Me of Flying

This Work Reminds Me of Flying

The Prek 3 Classes have emabarked on a project. The children started talking about “statues” a few months ago when I had them working on …

 
By Marla McLean
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06 Nov

The Children Got the Closest.

The Children Got the Closest.

There is a symbiotic relationship I have with my profession/s. Artist and Atelierista.When I am both teaching and creating art I am immersed in and …

 
By Marla McLean
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