Capitalizing on the children’s interest with wire and drawing, this week we introduced an overhead projector, adding another element into this exploration. Rather than simply explaining this new machine to the children, during meeting we brought
Parker is in California and a few weeks ago, he sent us an email. In his message, he shared photos and told us some of what he has been doing. He also asked us a question.
Upon arrival, one morning, Lila sits down at the table to draw. I’m gonna color mama. And my house. And a lion. I did his face. Look, the eyes… She uses the purple pencil to mark
Charlie begins her morning experimenting with a parachute. Then she arranges a collection of rocks and slowly parachutes a family, one by one, down to each rock. This is the big sister’s bed, the baby sister’s bed,
When we launch a large group project, we must consider how the children might create something all together in a way that allows them to each have voice. We use various tools to help the children
Our ongoing desire to understand more how empathy evolves in young children has led us to provide opportunities with the children to discover ways to understand themselves and others. Facial expressions and body language are rift
After allowing the children time to draw on the face molds in front of the mirror, this week we shifted this space, introducing photographs of each of their faces. These photographs had been cut in half
A core group of children continues to be stimulated by our Sheila Pepe inspired studio sculpture. As the weeks have continued many loops have been connected, ribbons attached and lace intertwined within its armature. However these
Alex – Have you tried it this way? Ursula – Do you want to help me? Alex – Yes please. Ursula – Alex, you have the best ideas. Alex – Thanks Ursula.
We’ve been busy as bees! Hole punching, cutting with scissors, and learning to use the tape dispenser, all independently.
