pile Creek Little School
Ls| is best described as
jlternative education for
Lpeople. The people of
[school are
constantly
ling toward the common
[of developing creative
»enriching interpersonal
tntra-family relations. As
[din a brochure concern-
I Lisa Chitty
¡The Print
|the Little School "it is the
|er personalized school-
[e-community
involve-
[t that makes the school
Lent from other choices
Liable in education."
In
lowing this philosophy, the
ken are currently sharing
jrartwork with the Col-
|The weavings, which are
[layed in the College lib-
tare the combination -of
»al learning medias. The
Ling continues while the
rnctor, Geneva Corbett,
Msaloud, thus teaching the
Bents to listen and work at
|k simultaneously.
After the initial planning
[completed, the materials
[selected. A natural jute
[ground is woven first,
ms of cotton and wool
«are available in practi-
lyevery color of the rain-
k Materials such as moss,
a, bark, and twigs are al-
so used to create a delicate
and natural artwork.
The patterns that are creat
ed in an individual weaving
are as original as the school.
"At Milk Creek Little School,
the young people are encour
aged to work at a rhythm
consistent with their abilities,
background,
and maturity.
Individual and unique talents
that students bring
with
them are nurtured. Learning
takes place when inward mo
tivation is present. Through
out the school day the posi
tive, pleasant
atmosphere
nourishes a child's potential,"
said a parent aide.
The weavings contribute
to this healthy atmosphere.
They are not only Asthetical-
ly pleasing, but also are an
important learning tool which
encompasses math, science,
and art.
The twenty-two students
who attend MCLS vary in age
from five to fourteen. Many
people question thé grouping
together of such a wide age
span in one classroom. The
school has a basic philosophy
concerning
age variation.
"We are all
people and,
though of different ages, we
can all be learners. People of
different ages help make the
school 'real' in the sense of
a more humanized environ
ment.
Thank You Milk Creek
Little School students for
sharing your artwork.
Dotson and Kelly Randall, left, work together on ah
tool" weaving at Milk Creek Little School.
Josh Oldford, utilizing wool threads, weaves through jute back-
drop.
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