When we first stepped onto the lush, bamboo-lined campus of Green School Bali, I wasn’t sure what to expect. My son, Luca, had been bouncing with excitement for weeks, eager to join a school that promised something more than textbooks…
Have you ever walked into a classroom and felt the energy? You know what I’m talking about—those spaces where you can almost feel learning in the air. Or, maybe the opposite: a cold, sterile room where the idea of sitting…
If you’ve ever stepped foot in a preschool classroom, you know it’s not your typical calm, quiet environment. Picture a scene of mini-explorers in action: finger paints on one side, a make-believe kitchen on the other, and a group of…
Let’s be honest—school can be stressful. Between juggling assignments, navigating friendships, and managing extracurricular activities, it’s easy to feel like you’re constantly in a pressure cooker. But here’s the good news: there’s a practice that could help students (yes, you…
As a parent, you’ve probably heard the term “holistic development” thrown around by schools, teachers, and parenting blogs. But what does it really mean? In simple terms, holistic development is about nurturing the whole child—their physical, emotional, social, and intellectual…
As a parent, you probably spend a lot of time worrying about your child’s education. But how often do you think about what they’re eating at school? In Bali, alternative schools are taking an approach that goes beyond the textbook,…
Imagine this: You’re sitting under the shade of a palm tree, the warm breeze carrying the scent of frangipani flowers, while your child is engaged in a discussion with local farmers about sustainable agriculture. Sounds like a scene from a…
Have you ever wondered if traditional high schools really prepare students for the complexities of the real world? It’s a question many parents and educators are starting to ask. When you think about it, how often do we use quadratic…
When you think of your child’s education, do you ever feel like you’re just an observer, watching from the sidelines? Well, what if I told you that your role could be far more impactful, especially in an alternative education setting?…
Have you ever wondered what it would be like if your child’s classroom felt less like a school and more like a warm, welcoming space where creativity blooms? You know, the kind of environment where your little one isn’t just…
