Living Wisdom School of Portland

Holistic Education in a Small Private School

Living Wisdom School of Portland
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  • Home
  • About
    • Who We Are
    • Education for Life Philosophy
    • History
    • Testimonials
  • Our Classes
    • Preschool
    • Kindergarten
    • Elementary
    • Meet Our Teachers & Staff
  • Admissions
    • Admissions Overview
    • Visiting EFL Outreach Program
    • Re-opening Guidelines
    • Application Process
    • Tuition and Fees
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Yoga Camp
  • Donate
    • Donate to LWS
    • Joyathon
  • Blog
  • Calendar
    • Online Calendar
    • Printable Calendar (PDF)
  • Contact

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    Appreciation,  Calm,  Education for Life,  Experiential learning,  Focused Attention,  Meditation,  Teaching Spiritual Principles

    Circle Time

    May 11, 2017 /

    Every morning, in every Living Wisdom School classroom from preschool to middle school, the school day begins the same way​. ​ Circle Time is a ​special part of the day for the class to come together in unity, set the intention for the day, share and support one another, and s​end​ collective well-wishes to friends, family, and all of humanity.​ A short meditation is part of each classroom’s Circle Time. ​For our ​Preschool and Kinder​garten classes,​​ a highlight of Circle Time is being a “Shining Star.” Each day a new student is a Shining Star, taking turns in this role to lead the blessing, “light” the candle, and be a…

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    Education for Life,  Energy,  Evenmindedness,  Experiential learning,  Focused Attention,  Teaching Spiritual Principles

    Raising Consciousness with Affirmations

    February 2, 2017 /

    One of our older students came to me expressing frustration about a difficult situation. Knowing this student and her learning process well, I suggested a positive affirmation. “How about, I am healthy, happy and whole?” “What’s whole?” she asked with a puzzled look. “It sounds like I’m a piece of pie or something”, she added. I laughed and said, “How about, I am healthy and happy?”. She replied, “That works,” and proceeded to say these words to herself and move through resolving the potential negativity of an everyday situation. A kindergarten mama shared a story of her child’s experience while receiving immunizations. She explained how her daughter was calm and…

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    Appreciation,  Expansion Project,  Teachers,  Teaching Spiritual Principles,  Teaching Values

    Reach of Faith

    March 12, 2015 /

    At Living Wisdom School (LWS) we practice many little—and sometimes big—“reaches of faith” every day. Our teachers practice faith in the individual potential of each student, helping each student reach for the best within themselves. To do this, our community...

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    Teaching as Spiritual Practice

    September 23, 2014 /

    Recently, I had the honor of presenting at the Holistic Teaching and Learning Conference in Ashland, Oregon. It was a very inspiring conference to attend. There were several people there working in schools around Canada and the US who are re-imagining an education that looks at the whole child - not just the intellect. In Education for Life, we work each day to create lessons that...

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    First Day of School Aspirations

    September 12, 2014 /

    On the first day of school this year, there were 75 students, teachers, and parents at the Opening Circle. It was the largest Opening Circle at LWS, and the energy was high as we gathered to celebrate the first day of the school year journey...

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  • Appreciation,  Experiential learning,  Holidays,  Teaching Spiritual Principles

    Holiday Generosity

    December 18, 2013 /

    In the Primary class, we've been reading lots of books about Christmas this last week before we go on our break (we studied Hanukkah and Solstice earlier in the month). The theme of many of the books is the old adage, "it's better to give than to receive," and the students have been really compelled by this saying. During show and tell this past Friday...

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    Body Awareness,  Calm,  Nature,  Teaching Spiritual Principles

    Ahimsa and Chickens

    November 8, 2013 /

    There was much talk swirling around after the Family Retreat this past summer at Laurelwood. Nitai Deranja, who started the first Living Wisdom School, did most of the teaching and inspired the many families who were there. I wasn't there, but heard about how he taught Ahimsa, and I knew I needed to try that with my class of 1st and 2nd graders. Ahimsa is the term for the practice of non-harming or non-violence...

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"If indeed, as most people deeply believe, life has purpose and meaning, then its goal must be to educate us ever-more fully to that meaning. And the true goal of the education we receive during our school years must be to help prepare us for that lifelong learning process.” – Swami Kriyananda

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