Schools Using Non-Violent Communication Approach
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August 2010
I understand that there are schools out there based on on
the philosophy of Non-violent Communication. As I have been
studying it through BayNVC for the last couple of years, I
would love to find out if a school exists in the Bay Area.
My daughter is only 10 months, so I won't be enrolling her
anywhere for several years but I would just like to know if
such schools exist here. I haven't been able to find any
online, so I thought I'd ask the BPN community!
Shauna
The Renaissance School
in Oakland is probably the closest
thing you'll find to a school using something like NVC with
regards to communication skills. They follow a program
called Redirecting Children's Behavior and both staff and
parents take the course. It's not a perfect place
(expensive, top-heavy in administration, classroom teachers
turn-over every few years) but it has an AWESOME art
program, a solid music program, and the elementary
classrooms include teachers who speak Spanish, French and
English.
We have looked at other schools, but can't find one that
offers the arts in a real way, exposes kids to languages in
everyday settings, AND holds to the belief that kids (and
adults) can work out their problems respectfully.
Good Luck,
anonymous
hi there,
you definitely want to check out happy together preschool.
it is a truly wonderful and thoughtful program based on principles of
nonviolent communication and offering so much for children's play,
exploration, and development. the directors are really amazing and
genuine people. their website is happytogetherpreschool.com.
shoshana
You might want to look into Narnia Preschool in the Oakland
Redwood Heights area. They are very small, they only have
about a dozen students, but they go all out in their efforts
of teaching the children. Most importantly to us, they do
not allow bullying behavior, e.g. hitting or kicking, among
the kids. Last year, we had to go through four (!) different
preschools to find one where our strong willed yet highly
sensitive toddler felt safe. I couldn't believe at what
behavior teachers (and other parents) look the other way!
Our son was afraid to go to school on a daily basis, we had
to go with him every single day -- and teachers would tell
us they let the four-year-olds work things out themselves.
However, that changed when we started him at Narnia. He
feels safe and nurtured there and he is thriving. They have
a music teacher and they do wonderful artwork. They have a
backyard area with nice shady trees, all the usual toys and
structures, and even a couple rabbits. We are so happy we
found them! Their director, ZeZe Cole, can be reached at
510.482.9614 or narniaph@me.com
Good Luck!
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