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
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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
Hi. Keep Talking to Me.
Both Chris and Henry particularly enjoy adult company. At times, they prefer to play with the parent helper or may follow a teacher around for the morning. While we understand this, we also encourage children to
“The tree is too deep in, you need to be in the mossy part.”
We have used drills in relation to our work with Sheila Pepe. They were a way to help us attach metal objects to our wall, anchoring our installation. We are now exploring this tool in a
Cameras
Chris has been taking pictures of people with his camera for much of the year, and we saw new interest in this recently. Chris said his favorite camera is the small gold one. He pointed out
Schemas, Gears, and Rubber Bands
Schemas is a word for urges that children have which we see them act out in their play: spinning, filling buckets, and building tall towers, for example. (Actually, we call them action schemas) Their repeated behavior
Going once, going twice….
For our post this week, we thought we’d tantalize you with a sneak peek at what your children have created for our auction tomorrow evening! Leaves… Mapping… Shadows and String/ Sheila Pepe…
CLIMB-SIT-DANCE-PLAY-LOOK-LISTEN
In an ongoing effort to welcome visitors to the sculpture park, LNS has partnered with deCordova Learning and Engagement to explore the possibility of designing new “friendlier” signage within the park and museum. In doing so,
The wind is talking.
The wind is talking. – Thomas What is it saying? I don’t know. I actually don’t speak wind. – Thomas
Jabari Jumps
A new book in Studio Blue, Jabari Jumps inspired many play scenarios this week. First, using their birds and then using their bodies, some children tried to make sense of the way Jabari was feeling. This