Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Creating Relationships


We have established that children need time to be passionate, curious learners. This we know to be true. We also know that children need time to build relationships with their peers, educators, and environment. In the Compass School, we place a high value on our children being an integral part of our community. 

Because of this, we focus on building and extending relationships within our school. The children at Compass create strong, loving bonds with those involved with our community by staying in the same classroom, with the same teachers, for approximately eighteen months. During this time and because of this time, children develop a sense of belonging with their classroom and those in it. The bonds created between the children, teachers, and environments are full of love and respect. With these bonds, our children feel comfortable to take chances, seek affirmation, and create dialogue.

Our children, teachers, and environment are deeply respected members of the community built at the Compass School in Cincinnati. Establishing strong relationships with teachers is crucial in the learning journey. Without these relationships, children cannot truly feel comfortable to ask questions or engage in thought-provoking conversations. It is critical for the child to feel comfort, love, and peace to truly feel capable to extend their learning.


The Compass School prides themselves on the ability of the teachers and students to create these harmonious and beautiful relationships within our school. Our school is truly happy in the community we have created together.