Analogous to a gourmet meal with assorted tastes, textures, colors, and designs, her next ingredient is to expand their world by including community leaders, retired citizens, and university personnel who share their expertise and talents. Field trips and classroom presentations excite the students and whet their appetites for more knowledge. Ms. White's passion for teaching and love for students are major assets. There is no outside source of funding. Too quickly, our children will make a quantum jump into the real world, of which school is only a dress rehearsal.
Teamwork is a crucial element.
Third, the partners provide a community spirit that establishes a sense of security and self-esteem for both parties. Bonding with partners helps students feel connected and know they are special. Recently, I took my kindergartner to the skating rink. Although different races, their smiles were identical. Like the old one-room country school, partners assist and learn from each other, in educational experiences and social skill improvement.