NW Kids Magazine August 2021 Digital Edition

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L I V E • PLAY • DO

Waldorf, Montessori & Reggio Emilia Schools Back to School Resale Shopping Guide

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Editor’s Note After what felt like the very longest winter and spring, summer is flying right by! It’s hard to believe that we’ve arrived at August and are already planning for a brand new school year. Head to page 8 to check out our roundup of Waldorf, Montessori and Reggio Emilia schools if you’re looking for an alternative to traditional school options. Also, we are very pleased to announce that we will be returning to regular print and distribution with our September issue, which will feature our annual Birthday Party Guide.

I hope you’re enjoying a fun and safe summer and we’ll see you around town soon!

Cheers,

Mary

Cover photography by

WEENO PHOTOGRAPHY for CEDARWOOD WALDORF SCHOOL

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Contents AUGUST 2021 8 Waldorf, Montessori & Reggio Emilia Education 14 6 Simple Steps for Resale Shopping & Selling for Back-to-School

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Listings A Renaissance School.................... 18 Beanstalk....................................... 18 Bennett Suzuki................................ 7 Cedarwood Waldorf School............ 10 FAIS. ................................................ 2 German American Society................ 7 German International School........... 3 Happy Hollow Children’s Center..... 18 Little Fruit Farm............................. 11 Montessori of Alameda.................. 11 MSB............................................... 10 NWK Virtual Camp Expo................. 19 OES.................................................. 3 Play Fit Fun...................................... 7 The Children’s Garden.................... 11 Xstream Learning Center................ 10

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Waldorf, Montessori, and Reggio Emilia Education Choosing your child’s first school experience can be a difficult task. We are lucky in the Portland Metro region to have a ton of choices, but that too can be overwhelming. While we don’t yet know what backto-school will look like for the 2021-2022 school year, let’s take a look at some of the Waldorf, Montessori and Reggio Emilia inspired options in our area.

CEDARWOOD WALDORF SCHOOL

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Waldorf Waldorf education is based on the educational philosophy of Rudolf Steiner, the founder of Anthroposophy. Its pedagogy strives to develop pupils’ intellectual, artistic, and practical skills in an integrated and holistic manner. The cultivation of pupils’ imagination and creativity is a central focus.The first Waldorf school opened in 1919[ in Stuttgart, Germany. A century later, it has become the largest independent school movement in the world, with about 1,200 independent Waldorf schools,1,800 kindergartens and 646 centers for special education located in 75 countries.

Cedarwood Waldorf School

Cedarwood isn’t just a school. It’s a place for the whole family to learn and grow and connect with community. Located just minutes from downtown Portland, Cedarwood Waldorf School has been nurturing creative thinkers & collaborators who care about creating a better world since 1997. Grades Pre-K - 8, $6,500 - $16,500/yr 3030 SW 2nd Ave 503-245-1477 cedarwoodschool.org

Micha-el School

13515A SE Rusk Rd 503-882-3322 micha-elschool.org

Oregon Episcopal School

Nestled within 59 wooded acres of natural wetlands, nature trails, ropes courses, and gardens in southwest Portland, OES is a college preparatory, independent school.Grades Pre-K - 12, Flexible tuition 6300 SW Nicol Road 503-246-7771 oes.edu

Portland Village School

7654 North Delaware Ave 503-445-0056 portlandvillageschool.org

Portland Waldorf School

2300 SE Harrison St., Milwaukie 503-654-2200 portlandwaldorf.org OREGON EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

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Montessori The Montessori Method of Education, developed by Maria Montessori, is a child-centered educational approach based on scientific observations of children. Montessori’s method has been used for over 100 years in many parts of the world. The Montessori method views the child as the one who is naturally eager for knowledge and capable of initiating learning in a supportive, thoughtfully prepared learning environment. It attempts to develop children physically, socially, emotionally and cognitively.

Little Fruit Farm

Celebrating a Love for Learning since 2004.

Beautiful Home & Garden School, Classical Montessori Activities year-round. Ages 2-6, Contact for tuition details 16445 SW Melinda St, Beaverton 503-521-8603 littlefruitfarmmontessori.com

Montessori of Alameda

They provide a child centered educational environment and bilingual Spanish and English Montessori experience for children birth to Kindergarten. Ages 3mo-K, $1,075 to $1,700/mo 4210 NE Going Street 503-335-3321 montessoriofalameda.com

MSB

MSB is a renowned Montessori school with a storied tradition, set on an idyllic 6-acre campus in the hills west of Portland. Grades P-6, $10,150 - $12,960/yr 11065 NW Crystal Creek Lane 503-439-1597 msb.org

The Children’s Garden

At The Children’s Garden, children from infancy to kindergarten build strong academic and social skills, while gaining a lifetime love for learning. Ages infant-K, $978 to $1680/mo Multiple Locations 503-228-2443 thechildrensgarden.com 12 | NW Kids Magazine

Reggio Emilia The Reggio Emilia approach is an educational philosophy focused on preschool and primary education. It is a pedagogy described as student-centered and constructivist that uses self-directed, experiential learning in relationship-driven environments.

The program is based on the principles of respect, responsibility, and community through exploration and discovery through a self-guided curriculum. At its core is an assumption that children form their own personality during early years of development and are endowed with “a hundred languages”, through which they can express their ideas. The aim of the Reggio approach is to teach how to use these symbolic languages (e.g., painting, sculpting, drama) in everyday life. It was developed after World War II by pedagogist Loris Malaguzzi and parents in the villages around Reggio Emilia, Italy, and derives its name from the city.

Hillsboro Parent Preschool

168 NE 8th Ave, Hillsboro 503-648-4781 hillsboroparentpreschool.com

Xstream Learning Center

Using a Reggio-inspired approach, their English-Chinese dual immersion programs use the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life.

Their talented teachers also collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident, and joyful learners. Ages 3-6, contact for tuition details.

2033 NW Miller Rd 503-841-3445 xstreamlc.com

*Educational approach information from Wikipedia

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Better Than N ew!

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Simple Steps for Resale Shopping & Selling for Back-to-School by CARMEN RIPLEY-WILSON

Back to school is just around the corner! Last year was one big home schooling pajama party and this year kids and parents are looking forward to returning to a school routine. With the Back-to-school shopping venture of buying a lot of items at once for growing kids, finding helpful ways to save is key. One fantastic option is shopping your local resale stores.

Portland has a variety of resale shops, including ones that specialize in children’s clothes and shoes. These shops hand-select their inventory by considering topquality items, the season’s needs and customer favorites. You’ll find name-brand clothing at affordable prices so you can make your back-to-school budget go much further. Parents can really maximize their savings by going through their kiddos’ closets and consigning the gently outgrown items.

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Here are 6 tips for consigning your kids’ outgrown clothing and finding those essential back-to-school items at your local children’s resale shops.pieces at resale stores this month:

Clean out the closet.

As you go through your kiddos’ closets and drawers to see what they will need this school year, put all outgrown clothing, shoes, coats, backpacks, lunchboxes, books and toys into a bin. Make sure all clothing is freshly washed and shoes are cleaned before taking them to a resale shop.

Create a list.

Write down the types of clothing, shoes and essentials your kiddo need, how many of each to get and the sizes you’re looking for. Trace each child’s foot on a piece of cardboard and take this with you for easy shoe checks at the store.

Make a plan.

Check your local children’s resale shops’ websites to find the hours and days they take inventory as many shops have appointment only drop offs or limited drop off days. You might find your shopping one day and taking things to resell another. continued on p. 16 Photography by BEANSTALK

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Look for items that do double-duty.

If possible, look for shirts, pants, dresses, shoes, etc. that can work for at least two seasons (fall/winter or spring/ summer). Here in the Pacific Northwest, items like rain boots and raincoats are necessary most of the year, so be sure to pick up another set if your kids have outgrown last year’s rain gear.

Spend some time.

Resale shops have a wide variety of items. You may need to spend some time regularly cruising for the items your family is in need of. Thanks to Covid, many local resell shops now have online stores and shoppers can easily browse and buy this way right from home. Knowing the sizes and items your family needs gives an online shopping advantage to see the new arrivals right away and snatch them up.

Quick tips for consigning or selling used items: 1. All items need to be freshly washed.

2. All items need to be free of excessive wear, stains and damage.

3. Most shops take 1 tub or 2 bags at a time.

4. If you have large gear to consign, call first to make sure it’s something the shop can take or has room for.

5. Check your local resale stores reselling policies and hours.

Take more than one trip and check the online stores regularly.

While getting your seasonally needed items in one trip might be convenient, it’s not always practical. Children outgrow their clothing and shoes very quickly – sometimes before the price tags are even removed. Also, resale shops tend to carry seasonal items, and receive new inventory frequently, so shopping their online stores is a great way to see and purchase the newest arrivals.

Back-to-school is one of the busiest times of the year for a children’s resale shop.

Shops are bustling with parents bringing things in as well as shoppers looking to score those must-haves. When you visit your neighborhood resale shops, not only will you be saving money, you’ll be supporting local businesses. Most small businesses are still working hard to come back from a very tough year so every little bit helps. Resale also supports your community, local families and the planet!

Carmen is the owner and founder of Beanstalk. She brings years of sustainable thinking and environmental awareness to the local clothing, toy and gear resale business. With her medical background, she truly cares about the well-being of families and their exposure to quality clothing, toys and gear. For more information, visit beanstalkpdx.com.

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CONSIGNMENT AND RESALE RESOURCE GUIDE

4Ever Growing Kids Consignment Boutique

Little Too’s Children’s Upscale Resale

Camas, WA 4egk.com

Lake Oswego littlerooskids.com

Baby to Baby

Piccolina

SW Portland babytobabyresale.com

SE Portland piccolinaresale.com

Back On The Rack

Pinwheels Resale

Hillsboro shopbackontherack.com

SE Portland pinwheelsresale.com

Beanstalk

Pipsqueak Resale Boutique

3527 NE 15th 8021 SE Stark beanstalkpdx.com

Vancouver, WA pipsqueakresale.com

Cloverdilly Kids NW Portland (Bethany) cloverdillykids.com

Denim & Frills Vancouver, WA denimandfrills.com

Hoot-n-Annie SW Portland hoot-n-annie.com

Pitter Patter Children’s Consignment Newberg facebook.com/PitterPatterNewberg

Rock It! Resell NW Portland/Beaverton rockitresale.com

Sweetpea’s SE Portland shopsweetpeas.com

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