The Roosevelt Island Explorers (RiEx):
… is a group of experienced educators and professors exploring the possibilities for a new and different early childhood program on Roosevelt Island. This proposed program would:
- Express our profound respect of children as competent, capable learners
- Address our concerns about the harmful effects of arbitrary standards and prescribed curricula
- Engage the full participation of families, caregivers, teachers and other interested adults
- Embrace the unique environment and beauty of Roosevelt Island
- Honor our love for the vibrant and diverse Roosevelt Island community
RiEx report:
Dear Families:
To continue exploration of our beautiful Island, we are taking you to the Northern tip:
Please join us for a creative and fun transformation of lifeless concrete mini-men into anything your imagination produces (if only for one day):
Date: Sunday, July 26, 2015
Time: 4pm 7pm
Place: North of Coler-Goldwater Hospitals Main Entrancenext to the River (please see the attached poster)
We will provide the materials, water and light snacks
However, we encourage you to also bring your own it will make our experience more meaningful, bonding, and fun
Best,
RiEx Team
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