Walkin’ Down the Line
https://vimeo.com/441598411 I’m Walkin’ Down the Line by Bob Dylan Literacy I’ve had great conversations with children by asking what the song means. What does this mean: “I’m walking down the line”? Children will have lots
Archive for 2020
What Makes the Fire
https://vimeo.com/441043933 What Makes the Fire (by Mark Weltner) Science/nature, problem-solving Comments: This is an invitation for discussions around science topics; sometimes children blurt out their own answers to the questions as we sing, providing an opportunity
Wide Eyed Owl
https://vimeo.com/441008416 Wide-Eyed Owl (traditional) Self-regulation, body awareness, fine/gross motor skills, literacy, science I modified the poem to make this fingerplay chant. Begin by sitting on floor with knees in front. There’s a wide-eyed owl
Wishy Washy Washerwoman
https://vimeo.com/440045981 Wishy Washy Washerwoman (traditional, my version) Lyrics:Way down yonder where nobody goes (hand shading eyes, searching)There’s a wishy-washy washer woman washing her clothes. (move arms back and forth, punching the air)She goes “Oo! Ah!
Zip Zip Bam
https://vimeo.com/441038827 Zip Zip Bam by Mark Weltner Self-regulation, fine motor, literacy, math I do the whole fingerplay at the very beginning of the video so you can see what I’m building up to; then I
A Time for Quiet
Some Yoga Poses Mountain Tree Waterfall Seed or Rock Owl Eagle
Studio Yellow, Week 34
The summer weather is finally upon us and what a welcome sight it is to see so many of you outside enjoying it! Even when the weather is not quite so balmy, the beach continues to
Studio Red: daily do & draw 5/29
Dear Studio Red, Rocks are everywhere! We find them as we walk through the woods, through our yards and along our sidewalks in cities and towns. Today we invite you to think about how rocks effect