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Playdough is a familiar material for the children and a freshly made batch drew in all the children this week. A favorite story came back into the studio this week – ‘Scaredy Squirrel’ by Melanie Watt. 

Last week we took a walk to see Andy Goldsworthy’s Watershed exhibit. It was lightly raining when we left the school, but on our journey the rain poured down on us. We arrived at  Watershed, where

The children have been drawing with chalk on brown paper for a the last few weeks.  Some popular themes have been  the sun and rainbows.  Lily has been focused on drawing a series of suns! I’m

Beading Noticing the collection of leaves after a windy day, we offered wooden, Fall colored beads.  We heard conversations about favorite colors and how to make a pattern  or a rainbow.  Sometimes it was tricky threading

This week added a new material called Squigz.  These colorful construction materials attach to each other and different surfaces using suction cups.  We also spent time constructing a robot, attaching pieces using screwdrivers, drills and glue. 

Playground Explorations Sandcake baking, cheetah prowling, log climbing, game making, trip taking…and so much more! Emma and Victoria are so thrilled to play with Cadence and Montana! They enjoy piggyback rides, wagon rides as well as

On Friday Early Arrival was in Studio Yellow.  Charlie N from Studio Red arrived first and spent some time walking around the classroom, looking at the things on the wall.  She was particularly interested in the

Playdough The children have been exploring playdough and using tools to roll, pound, cut and make textures. Making food, such as cookies, cakes, spaghetti and meatballs, have been a popular theme lately. Lily   This a home

Building with Blocks Lily  I’m making a floor.            Alex   Can I help you?  Do you want to make a farm?    Lily Yes yes! Amelia  This blue part is water for my duck,