U Family – Lexicon Circles

 

What is the Lexicon?

The U School Lexicon is a reference tool which lays out the language used by educators at the U School with children and with each other. We have found that this language tool becomes especially powerful when our whole community (teachers, parents, children, and other caregivers) build greater understanding of and consistent use of the Lexicon. With this in mind, many parents have asked how can they learn more about the Lexicon and how teachers use it at the U School. Additionally, there has been ongoing interest in establishing U Family parenting circles. Now here it is….back again…U Family – Lexicon Circles!

What is a Lexicon Circle?

Workshop-style gatherings of families, educators, and caregivers to discuss the full range of joys, trials, successes, and challenges we face in cultivating inspiring environments and experiences for children. These conversations emphasize the U School Lexicon as a platform for productive, truthful and useful discourse at your child’s level.

Who can attend?

Everyone is welcome! Lexicon Circles can be attended by any current or aspiring educator, parent, or caregiver by registering below or just dropping in on the evening! You do not need to be an enrolled U School family member or U School staff member.


This year’s Lexicon Circles theme is…

LEXICON 101: EMPOWERING FAMILIES

We encourage parents/caregivers and educators to attend all three sessions in the series:

SESSION 1 – Lexicon Introduction

        • Truthful & useful communication
        • Five Steps to Easier Listening
        • Skillful Togetherness

SESSION 2 – Play & Be Safe

        • Defining Risky Play
        • Benefits of healthy and developmentally appropriate risk taking

SESSION 3 – Empowering Parenting

        • Setting healthy boundaries
        • Self reflection
        • Community building

When?

Please register using the link(s) above.

Where?

The U School

3630 Plaza Dr, Suites 5A & 6A
Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Cost?

Lexicon Circles are free with a suggested donation of $10.
100% of donations will go towards the U School’s tuition assistance fund.

Donate here!


Interested in digging deeper?

A main goal of the Lexicon is for teachers and families to work alongside each other to build a collective understanding through shared language with the children in their care. We have developed an asynchronous online course to support families and educators in unpacking the Lexicon, and applying it skillfully in their everyday interactions.

EXPLORE THE COURSE

 


Available for purchase!

Every U School family receives a copy of the Lexicon book upon enrollment. Additional copies can be purchased on Shopify, in addition to other curriculum materials like posters and playing cards.

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