Preschool through Eight Archives - Page 2 of 3

Tornado Robotics Team Earns Top Spot in Regional Qualifier

November 13, 2017 | Dr. Laura Konigsberg

On November 11, the Turning Point School "Green Team" took the top spot out of 24 teams from around the Los Angeles area who were competing for the chance to advance to the regional competition in the FIRST LEGO League Hydro-Dynamics Global Challenge.

Building Across Generations

November 6, 2017 | admin

So many of the elders in our collective lives are innovators and change-makers. Their experiences and values transcend our passing interests, and influence how we manage the dynamics of making positive contributions to the world.

Design Thinking: Peace by Piece

October 30, 2017 | Dr. Laura Konigsberg

First grade teacher and Service Learning Coordinator Tessa Short was selected by the Buck Institute of Education as one of seven teachers nationwide to create a project based learning unit on peace.

Talking to Children about Gender and Power

October 23, 2017 | Dr. Laura Konigsberg

As parents and educators, we want to raise confident, empathic children who are not afraid to go against the grain and challenge oversimplified depictions of masculinity and femininity.

Lessons from Literature

October 16, 2017 | Dr. Laura Konigsberg

Interpreting literature helps our students to become "amiable skeptics," by requiring them to develop a point of view supported by evidence and to reject arguments that lack persuasive proof.

10 Traits of Successful Preschool Programs

October 9, 2017 | Dr. Laura Konigsberg

Opportunities to develop relationships, and to participate in activities like reading, singing, building, and freeform play actually wire the brain development of young children.

The Science of Parenting: Connect and Redirect

October 2, 2017 | Dr. Laura Konigsberg

The challenges of parenting engage us daily as we help our children navigate their lives. How lucky we were to receive the timely wisdom of Dr. Tina Payne Bryson at last week's Parent Speaker event.

How Do We Define a Well-Lived Life?

September 25, 2017 | Dr. Laura Konigsberg

From academics to service learning, the Turning Point School experience enables students to whole-heartedly understand their place in the world and connect with others spanning a rich diversity of experience, background, and narrative.

The Art of Connection: Nurturing Relational Fluency

September 18, 2017 | Dr. Laura Konigsberg

As both parents and educators, it is our joy and our responsibility to provide students with valuable opportunities to develop independence, bravery, connection, and the conviction that they can affect positive change for the common good.

The Shared Journey

September 11, 2017 | Dr. Laura Konigsberg

At Turning Point School, we have in common the desire to serve each student and to honor the common good. There is a public spirit and sharing at the heart of community, and I feel lucky to be among a group of generous families and educators.