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Our beliefs behind our behaviors, 6/7

3/31/2015

On our staff development day we spent time reflecting on our practices and our philosophy. Below are some of the questions that were given to the maestros to answer. The maestros brainstormed possible responses and were given opportunities to refine and reflect upon their answers. Some of our maestros responded in English and others in Spanish; you can see their authentic responses below. There were twenty questions in total. Here is the sixth set of questions:

Why do we let children play in the rain? ¿Por qué permitimos que los niños jueguen en la lluvia?

Para que los niños tengan contacto con la naturaleza y todos los componentes que la rodean. Ellos pueden explorar todo lo que la compone.
Necesitan estar al tanto del ambiente natural. Mientras más lo aprecian, más lo consideran.
Everything is a learning experience, rain creates curiosity and a new “texture” for children to explore.
It’s a childhood rite of passage. It’s a great sensory experience- So much is learned when you play in water.

Why do we take off our shoes inside? ¿Por qué nos quitamos los zapatos adentro?

To reduce the amount of toxins, dirt, etc. that we carry/ bring with our shoes.
To reduce the amount of bacteria we bring in from outside.
Para reducir y prevenir el traer bacteria dentro del salon. De esta manera mantenemos el salon saludable.
Evitar ingresar bacterias/ gérmenes que traemos en los zapatos, en especial en la alfombra.

Why do we not use time-outs? ¿Por qué no usamos time-outs?

Because we practice positive discipline and time-outs are not positive discipline.
Because we just change their environment, we don’t punish them.
Time-outs can be negative, embarrassing, and humiliating for the child.
Porque usamos disciplina positiva y no queremos castigar al niño, sino la accion.
It removes the child from the situation but because it doesn’t teach the child how to behave in a positive manor.

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Our beliefs behind our behaviors, 5/7

3/24/2015

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On our staff development day we spent time reflecting on our practices, and our philosophy. Below are some of the questions that were given to the maestros to answer. The maestros brainstormed possible responses and were given opportunities to refine and reflect upon their answers. There were twenty questions in total. Here is the fifth set of questions:

Why don’t we translate? ¿Por qué no traducimos?

Children understand and internalize information better when they learn through motions, pictures etc.
We don't translate to the children because we want them to be immersed in the language. They will learn the language better through motions, repetition, books etc.
Because children will grasp the first sentence we use and we are full Spanish immersion.
Will not acquire language with translation.

Why do we have two morning group times, one in English and one in Spanish? ¿Por qué tenemos dos tiempos de grupo, uno en inglés y otro en español?

This is a good transition to Spanish all day. Also, to get a chance to cater to all out friends, and to understand themes or ideas in their dominant language.
To have conversations with the children. Also, to teach the letter and sound.
We want to give the same importance to both languages.
To help children develop social language and physical skills in both languages. To teach that both languages are equally as important,

Why do we have so many teachers in our classrooms? ¿Por qué tenemos tantos maestros en nuestros salones?

To provide a more 1 on 1 attention with a child.
We have a 6 to 1 ratio and it helps meet the children's needs.
Allows for low-ratios and better communication between maestros and the friends. Also, allows for 1 on 1 time.
Para mantener los low ratios y para dar a cada niño la atención que necesita.

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Our beliefs behind our behaviors, 4/7

3/17/2015

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On our staff development day we spent time reflecting on our practices, and our philosophy. Below are some of the questions that were given to the maestros to answer. The maestros brainstormed possible responses and were given opportunities to refine and reflect upon their answers. There were twenty questions in total. Here is the fourth set of questions:

Why do we use cloth towels instead of paper towels? ¿Por qué usamos toallas de tela en vez de papel?

It is eco-friendly. Reduce, reuse and recycle.
To reduce the amount of disposable and waste.
To reduce the amount of garbage we create at pasitos and to teach the children that we prefer reuse towels and to save trees.
To reduce waste that would accumulate if we used paper towels.

Why do we encourage zero-waste lunch? ¿Por qué promovemos un almuerzo sin desechos?

Porque Pasitos es una escuela “eco-friendly” para minimizar la basura y cuidar la tierra “World.”
Reducir cantidad de basura que tiramos cada día.
Enseñar la importancia de rehusar y minimizar desperdicio como comunidad.
Para continuar poniendo en práctica nuestra filosofía “eco-friendly” y reducir basura.

Why do we re-heat in ceramic, not plastic? ¿Por qué calentamos la comida en platos de cerámica y no plásticos?

Because it is safe to put ceramics in the microwave, while plastics release toxins/carcinogens into the food if reheated in microwave.
Because plastic in the microwave puts out chemicals into the food.
Chemical free, safe.
To encourage reusing and reduce the use of plastic due to harmful chemicals.

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Our beliefs behind our behaviors, 3/7

3/10/2015

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On our staff development day we spent time reflecting on our practices, and our philosophy. Below are some of the questions that were given to the maestros to answer. The maestros brainstormed possible responses and were given opportunities to refine and reflect upon their answers. There were twenty questions in total. Here is the third set of questions:

Why do we have the garden? ¿Por qué tenemos un jardín?

Para poder utilizar el abono (los residuos de comida que tenemos) para poder enseñarles a los niños la consistencia de regar y cuidar y valorar los seres vivientes.
Queremos enseñarles a los niños el proceso del crecimiento de las plantas y como necesitamos a la naturaleza para poder comer y vivir. Porque somos como las flores.
So our friends can watch and experience the cycle of the lives of plants.
To encourage organic eating.

Why do we have the compost? ¿Por qué tenemos el abono?

To teach the important/positive effect compost has on the environment. Teach by showing.
To reduce, reuse and recycle.
To teach importance of recycling.
To teach children about separating our garbage into “waste”, “recycle” and compost.

Why do we like to have fresh flowers and plants in the classroom? ¿Por qué nos gusta tener flores frescas y plantas en el salón?

To provide natural/ fresh smells to the classroom.
To provide natural/ homelike environment. “Soft environment”
To show a co-living experience with nature and express an environment that is nature friendly.
Para que los ninos se sientan mejor con la naturaleza y las plantas y ayuda para el ambiente del salon aire fresca.

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Our beliefs behind our behaviors, 2/7

3/3/2015

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On our staff development day we spent time reflecting on our practices, and our philosophy. Below are some of the questions that were given to the maestros to answer. The maestros brainstormed possible responses and were given opportunities to refine and reflect upon their answers. There were twenty questions in total. Here is the second set of questions.

Why don’t we celebrate Christmas? ¿Por qué no celebramos Navidad?

In order to invite all religions and backgrounds, we do not focus on a holiday that concentrates on one religion. Celebrating many, brings awareness of holidays that are celebrated by others,
Because we celebrate all types of holidays and encourage all families to share their special holidays.
Porque no somos una entidad religiosa y eso sería excluir a las familias que no celebran Navidad.
Porque respetamos diferentes religiones de diferentes personas.

Why do we celebrate all the holidays? ¿Por qué celebramos todos los días festivos?

Porque implementas a los niños una variedad de celebraciones y no solo imponemos una. Les abrimos la mente a diferentes culturas y tradiciones.
Porque queremos exponer a los niños a diferentes culturas y crear tolerancia.
Inclusion- So friends can learn about different cultures and religions.
To give the same importance to all holidays; inclusion to all cultures.

Why we do we serve family style? Why do we encourage the children to serve themselves? ¿Por qué ponemos la mesa de estilo de familia? ¿Por qué le pedimos a los niños que se sirvan su comida?

To interact with children. Help with fine motor skills and enrich Spanish vocabulary words.
To encourage friends to sit and eat lunch/ dinner with their family.
So children can gain independence and control over how much food they want to eat.
To model table manners and behaviors. To encourage independence.
We serve family style in order to help children develop sharing habits and good manners.

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Pasitos is an eco-friendly, bilingual community based on learning and fun. Through a play based Reggio inspired curriculum, children gain the necessary literacy skills to make them successful in both Spanish and English. At the same time, they build social and emotional skills in working with peers and the maestras. Together these skills help open their minds and language capabilities. Teachers interact with the children to build strong academics and positive social skills.

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