Connecting/Finding One Another
Finding a sense of belonging within a group drives much of what we do each day. As we’ve begun to grow more comfortable with one another, our risk taking expands and we invite others to know
Archive for October 2018
“We’re gonna melt chalk.”
“Tinkering is closer to the way real scientists, mathematicians, and engineers solve problems. Tinkering is not just an uninformed or immature way that science happens. Sure, scientists make plans. They also follow hunches, iterate, make mistakes,
Only a Branch Like This
While reading Are You My Mother? Johann suggested, Only a branch like this can hold a nest. We wonder what makes Johann think this. Johann: Because it has two little tips, it has two little tips, two
Goodbye Goodbye Goodbye
There are many different ways we say goodbye in the morning… I say Bye! (waving his hand) – Kesler I give a kiss and a hug. -Josie The next day, Kesler waves behind his
Cars, Signs and Garages
There has been enthusiastic interest in building roads and ramps for the construction vehicles and cars. With so many cars on the road, sometimes the drivers have been going too fast. It was decided that making
Sandwiches, part 2
Sandwiches keep popping up! We’re curious what children have to say about sandwiches, but at this age it is challenging for a child to find the language to answer a seemingly simple question such “What is
Understanding the ways of others.
This year as a staff, alongside our colleagues at the museum, we are researching empathy in relation to art and nature. To begin this collaboration, we teachers of Studio Red have begun noticing moments of empathy
Collective canvas
In September a group known as Studio Yellow came together. We are 15 three year olds and their families plus two teachers. We each come with unique backgrounds; different cultures and ethnicities, different family sizes and
Studio Red and Blue Collaboration: We’re Building a House
On Wednesday, Studio Red joined Studio Blue on the playground, and some Studio Red children began outlining a shape with bricks. Ellie noticed and immediately jumped in, handing bricks to Ruby. The interest was contagious: Soon