Last week I posted the picture below on our afterschool program’s Facebook page with the caption “Students explore the garden, using microscopes.”
Our principal “liked” it, writing “This photo says a lot.” When I asked him to “Say more!” he responded with this comment which I thought deserved its own post. Thanks Mr. Copeland for being a principal who “gets it” on so many levels!
…..I see a school and a beautiful garden in a mountain community. And very young ladies (even a princess) being given tools that they will use later in life. Tool use that begins at a young age accelerates the development of familiarity and confidence. These tools are now theirs, not something they might see being used by special (often male) scientists in movies. They’re learning manual dexterity of the rotary adjustments – differential focal adjustment. They’re discovering eye dominance and monocular use of the eye, and thus, the brain. I see outdoor education too, and the interaction with weather and the environment. And that’s just what comes to mind readily…
What's not to like? 
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Wow….Mr. C is the man. Well said..readily !!!!dad
I hope Mr. C is listening!
The students at Julian Elementary are very lucky to have such a wonderful program. These are skills that they will use later in life. I miss being there every week to see these happy, smiling students. Thank you Mrs. Elisara, for taking the time and dedication to teach these important life skills.
Thank you so much for such a thoughtful comment. I always enjoyed your help and company last year—-bless you!
Yeah! Empowering!
Totally! All the good things that happen in school garden—-