Category Archive: Provocations

“To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul.” Alfred Austin

It is that time of year again when we are looking forward to the warmer weather and sunshine that arrives with the beginning of spring and summer. At this time, we begin to… Continue reading

The Transformation of a Tomato

An inspired thought, turned into an idea and now has grown into a long standing tradition. A few days after the opening of the Acorn School, my father Frank planted a small garden.… Continue reading

Reconceptualizing our practice to inspire a sense of wonder in children

On February 23, we facilitated a workshop to teachers from across the province interested in our approach to working with children. The workshop was titled ‘Provocations, Observations, and Reflections and was intended to… Continue reading

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