by rifugioaustin-admin | Oct 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
The beginning of each project is an opportunity to identify where the desires and interests are for each learner. During the month of October, our friends “traveled” to Europe and studied maps, learned about different cultures, food, customs, animals,...
by rifugioaustin-admin | Oct 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
This summer, our creative learners came in with their ideas ready. We provided the materials and some direction, but they inspired each other. In true Reggio form, a provocazione was created (a clay Pac Man head), and then a cascade of creativity ensued. No...
by rifugioaustin-admin | Oct 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
Our students explored the Fibonacci sequence and all of the fascinating ways it appears in nature and art. We started by learning about the life of Fibonacci, also known as Leonardo Pisano, a 13th-century Italian mathematician who is credited with introducing the...
by rifugioaustin-admin | Oct 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
Exploring emotions through dance, movement, meditation, and thoughtful discussion can be a powerful and transformative experience for students. Our students were able to explore their emotions and their shadow and non-shadow selves through these mediums, and they were...
by rifugioaustin-admin | Oct 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
The art show featured a series of project portfolios by students exploring the themes of self-discovery, the 50 states, and North America. The projects were the result of a two month-long investigation into these subjects, during which the students conducted research,...
by rifugioaustin-admin | Oct 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
As part of a cooking project, our community of students set out to create a variety of vegan tamales and traditional Mexican dishes for a community gathering called a posada. They focused on engaging all of the senses in the cooking process, using a variety of herbs...
