Hey, do you want to do a ski with me?
The first day back from vacation, Chris announces, Hey, do you want to do a ski with me? But first he needs help finding ski poles. Jamie notices Mark helping out, and wants to ski as well.
Archive for April 2019
Green means you are playing and red means you are not.
During the winter months a game evolved on the playground. A game that involved stealing someone’s hat. To some this game was great fun and to others it was a real problem. We noticed a division
Decorate for Halloween and We Wash our Babies Clean!
We recently made some changes in Studio Blue. With the warmer weather, the melted snow and the opportunity for more outdoor time, we have removed our “running place” from the studio. We also shifted a few
What can we build together with these materials?
When we talk about the environment as third teacher, we are talking about creating contexts where learning can take place. When thinking about context we consider the space, materials, tools, people, and time that create it.
Today I’m looking for signs of spring.
Exactly three weeks ago Kaya announced on the first day of spring, “Today I’m looking for signs of spring – birds, flowers and leaves.” Although spring seems to be taking its own sweet time to arrive
RUN-HOP-RACE-PLAY-WALK-HIDE
Studio Yellow is continuing to think about the signage that accompanies the sculptures in the Sculpture Park. The children are very versed at telling each other that the sculptures should not be touched or climbed but
Taking Care of a Tiger
Jack crawls into an opening in the flex cabinet. Jamie notices and tries to get in too. There isn’t enough room, and Jack pokes out his foot to keep Jamie from crawling in. Mark comes by
Thyra Heder, author/illustrator
We had a spirited time with Thyra (pronounced TEE-ruh), as she read “The Bear Report,” drew a polar bear and a cow playing soccer (a combination of children’s requests!) and then read a brand new book
How to draw a Grandpa
Ellie was busy at the easel, trying out the gel crayons. Smoother than a traditional crayon but not drippy like paint, and with a big selection of vibrant colors Ellie began her drawing. Standing close by
We’re Still Having an Ice Cream Party!
A small group is out at the playground. Most of the children are playing by themselves or with one other child. Wesley is busy filling the wooden wagon with woodchips. He finds Diane and asks, Do