Peninsula School A PLACE THAT MAKES LEARNING IRRESISTIBLE!
Engaged Teachers Who Engage Children. Peninsula teachers are dedicat- ed to the development of each child and are skilful practition- ers of progressive education. The opportunity for teachers to form close bonds with students, to have a voice in how they teach, and to continually update and deepen their practices
a number of perspectives; they are woven into class projects and learning activities and presented through games, manipulatives, and other experiential ways of learning. Our focus is on building deep, critical thinking and engaging students to be active participants in their learning in a non-competitive environment. As a result, our students learn naturally and enthusiastically and immerse them- selves in topics to satisfy their own intel- lectual curiosity. Classrooms for younger students (five- to ten-year-olds) are multi-aged, allowing us to group children in classes that match their social, emotional, and cognitive level where they feel both sup- ported and challenged. Play at Peninsula is indispensable to learning. Our curriculum is steeped in play from the very early years right up through eighth grade. With younger children play, including digging in sand, building with blocks, and pretending with friends, builds the foundations of social and intellectual development. For older children, play is broad and wide- ranging and integrates with academics as a catalyst for critical analysis creativi- ty, and questioning — maintaining child’s innate curiosity for a lifetime. Social and Emotional Skills Are as Important as Academics. Learning to be a strong individual while honoring the strength of diversity and community are essential lessons for life in a rapidly changing world and form the very core of Peninsula School values. Teachers spend countless hours with stu- dents, in both structured and unstruc- tured settings, helping them appreciate the power of listening and reflection to better understand the perspectives and feelings of others and to better compre- hend the depth of their own feelings. Every classroom has a class meeting each day. Class meetings may appear simple, but a closer look reveals children
Peninsula School is the best example of what a small, progressive school can be. Parents choose Peninsula School because it is a place where children love coming to school. And it’s no wonder they do. With a high teacher to student ratio and a focus on the social and emotional development of children, every student is known and respected. We provide ample time and space for children to be children — to roam our expansive, natural campus and to have the freedom to make choices throughout their days. Our time with children is used well. Skillful teachers incorporate their stu- dents’ natural curiosity and interests, foster their creativity with abundant arts, and stimulate their intellects with teaching that favors questioning, analy- sis, and depth over breadth. Because Peninsula is known for val- ues that include embracing diversity, inclusivity, and a commitment to social justice, we attract families who place a priority on community. Peninsula has a long history of nur- turing each individual’s interests and talents, and our graduates are a testa- ment to this. They enter a wide array of high schools, colleges and universities and stand out as enthusiastic lifelong learners who are curious, creative, and community minded. Later in life, Peninsula alumni have chosen varied paths in life from astronauts to musi- cians, engineers to authors, business owners to teachers.
through generous funding for profes- sional development, makes Peninsula such an exciting and fulfilling place to teach that many teachers spend their entire careers here. • Peninsula teachers recognize indi- vidual learning styles and adapt lessons to provide multiple paths to learning. • They are practiced at asking ques- tions that lead students to inquire, exper- iment, take risks, explore and think criti- cally to broaden and deepen their under- standing. • They have the autonomy to approach their teaching with flexibility and creativity. • They know how to engage students to be active participants in their learning and to advocate for their needs. • Our teachers place great emphasis on diversity and on respect for individu- als for their similarities and for their dif- ferences. • Peninsula teachers understand the essential role that joy and wonder play in learning.
Peninsula Makes Learning Irresistible!
Teaching that is responsive to the interests and abilities of students and creative instructional approaches have been hallmarks of Peninsula’s progres- sive philosophy of teaching for over 90 years. Academic subjects are approached from
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