“For the child. . . it is not half so important to know as to feel. If facts are the seeds that later produce knowledge and wisdom, then the emotions and the impressions of the senses are the fertile soil in which the seeds must grow. The years of early childhood are the time to [...]

On Tuesday May 7, educators and the Oakhurst class and families visited the MARTA headquarters for a meeting with the “CPO” to share their ideas on how to increase ridership. You can read about it on MARTA’s website. We encourage you to take the time to read our proposal of how the children plan to change [...]

The fluctuating weather has challenged us as educators and parents to think about outdoor play in the winter months. The hallway is always bustling from the children and teachers putting on and taking off their jackets, hats, and mittens. We take the extra time to go through this process so that we are able to [...]

        Children gathered to meet Fire Station #8′s firemen in all of their red sweaters and hats in spirit of Fire Truck Friday. They were excited to see the big fire truck and learn about what to do in a fire emergency. One of the firemen demonstrated how to put on a [...]

Turning Sun School celebrated winter today. Children made lanterns to represent the light inside of them.

Children arrived to school in their pajamas today. It was a day to warm our bodies with oatmeal sundaes and build sheet forts for quiet places in the classrooms.

Aviva Kessler, a mud builder, came to Turning Sun School to teach the children cobbing, a technique of building with mud.

Excited to see Turning Sun’s work with National Food Day spotlighted in Georgia Organics November Farm to School Newsletter!

A project is an in-depth investigation of a real-world topic worthy of the children’s attention and efforts. A part of our school’s philosophy is connecting our work to our city so field trips are integral to the projects.

Teachers and children made lanterns for the lantern walk…

The children marched with pride and danced with joy for the fall festival to share their costumes with the school and Plymouth Harbor.

Parent Night was beautiful. Teachers and parents joined together for in-depth discussions on the work of the children. It provided an opportunity to meet the other parents and share ideas of community. As a school we are excited to research “Finding Our Sense of Place through the Rebirth of Atlanta” this year. We feel our [...]