Mangrove School of Sarasota

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We have a teenager in the house! Today we celebrated this milestone by making and eating a favorite meal together (Empanadas - perfect as we also explore south american cultural geography this year!) Watching these children become young men and women is such a joy and honor; along the way, through subtle changes day to day and year to year, there have been other shifts in consciousness that are equally important to recognize. When they were young, the emphasis was on awakening the senses and building a strong, well rounded foundation, while focusing on the concrete. As they developed and matured, the circle of learning expanded outward, they began to grasp the abstract, and learn how to think critically. The scientific inquiry inherent to nature observation and immersion have been joined by explorations in physics, chemistry, physiology and astronomy. The flexibility in thinking mathematically, fostered in younger grades transformed into algebra. The form drawing done consistently through the lower grades has become stunning and precise geometric and perspective drawing. Even the bread dough made in kindergarten is comprehended later on a chemical level. This transformation is gradual, just like theirs...they don't change overnight, after all...yet here they are today, solid people who are capable and confident in so many areas of life. They are creative, engaged, helpful, empathetic, AND still curious, eager and playful! What more could one ask for in a young person, soon going out into the world? #childhood #unrushed #adolescence #13 #mangrovesarasota #headhearthands #greenschool #alternative #education #sarasotafl #sarasota #siestakey #fulltime #parttime #homeschool #handson ... See MoreSee Less

Mangrove School of Sarasota is with Jessica Bromby.

1 week ago

Last week's theme for #forestfriday was "Healing Our Waters" hosted by our Forest teacher extraordinaire, Jessica Bromby, and her husband, whom we affectionately named Birdman. Together we shared our wishes and prayers for the healing of our water, and all of the water we share all over the world, as small amounts of water from the Ganges, New Zealand, Japan, the Amazon, and more, were added to the ceremonial bowl. This water was then released into our gulf with hope for healing and recovery. Today is Jessica's birthday, and we would like to wish her love, peace, wellness and joy today and every day! She is truly a special, loving being of all, with heartfelt and meaningful teachings for our students. We love you Jessica! Happy, happy birthday!!!!🎉🌎🌊
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#mangrovesarasota #headhearthands #healingourwaters #sarasota #sarasotafl #siestakey #forestkindergarten #forestschool #nature #school #lovetheearth #teachthemyoung ... See MoreSee Less