As I've mentioned before, my son, Bryce, is in 1st grade and attends a public one room school house. The same school Dominic and his sisters attended when they were in elementary school. At first I was a bit apprehensive about the socialization part of a one-room-school house, but after talking with the teacher and seeing how things were taught and run there, I knew this would be the right decision and perfect environment for Bryce {and Paige}.
Here are 10 reasons I have for loving a one-room school house, as I was feeling them on our recent trip to the S.F. Exploratorium:
1. There are many field trips scheduled throughout the school year which gives the kids many experiences outside of school.
2. I get to go on the many field trips throughout the year as a driver and mom.
3. We get to visit places such as the San Francisco Exploratorium and Palace of Fine Arts as we did on a recent beautiful winter {spring like} day.
4. The kids learn at their own level, whatever that may be at a one-room-school house.
5. There are only 14 kids in the entire school {K-6th}.
6. I loved Little House on the Prairie as a child and now our kids are kind of living the life....but with many modern conveniences.
7. Students can't get away with anything at a one-room school house......at least not for long anyway.
8. There is plenty of time for one-on-one teaching.
8. Kids can become very confident in this environment.
9. All ages learn to watch each other's back......much like a family.
10. The entire school can be driven on a trip within three SUV's.
There are many, many more things I love about the learning environment of a one-room-school house, these are just a few of the things that crossed my mind the other day on our field trip :)
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Looks like a fun time was had by all;-) What beautiful weather for your field trip! I have to stop in at the Palace of Fine Arts myself;-)
ReplyDeleteMy grandparents grew in the same one room school house on the North Dakota prairie. I am just in awe of your school in California and that it has survived. I am also JEALOUS of that fabulously enriching learning environment. I'm sure the home schooling moms won't want to hear this but I think it is better than homeschooling and certainly better than a huge public school! Love your list.
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That one-room-school house has a special place in my heart! It is an experience that I'm grateful for, that I wish our children could experience!
ReplyDeleteAs a retired teacher I agree with you absolutely on this one. I am certain there are more pluses than minuses to going to a very small school, where every individual is important. There is plenty of time later to go to a bigger school.
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