Sunnyside Environmental School
3421 SE Salmon St., Portland, OR 97214 | Phone: 503-916-6226 | Fax: 503.916.2676 | Email
Curriculum
Guiding Principles
- The study of interconnected communities and how they sustain themselves is the basis of our learning and experience.
- Students learn best when lessons are thematic and integrate curriculum areas into cooperative holistic experiences.
- The schedule, rituals and routines of a school day help to ground children and provide a safe environment for learning.
- Seasonal learning roots students in time, place and natural cycles.
- Parents are children's first teachers and are seen as essential partners in the education of all students at the school.
- Mixed-age experiences develop and utilize the best of us in our community.
- Play is a critical element in children's cognitive and social development.
- Children need large blocks of time to learn outdoors.
- Service learning engages students in their communities, encourages academic excellence, and promotes positive behaviors.
- The wider community provides multiple opportunities for authentic learning and can be integrated into classroom lessons at all grade levels.
- Singing, dancing, creating art, tending gardens and preparing food are essential ways to create community, learn about other cultures and provide service to others.
Sunnyside book available
This beautiful coffee table book that was produced by the room 109 K class and sold at auction. A copy of the book is in the office and many people have asked if they could buy one. The books list for $54.95. Email jan@sonnenmair.com if you have questions.
