One constant in our studio environment is the availability of building blocks. Children are naturally drawn to these construction materials which often bring out a narrative voice amidst the play. Children draw from life experiences, imagination
A group of senior citizens from The Commons came to school today to read to the children (One Snowy Night and Emily’s Snails). Studio Purple joined us. While we waited for everyone to arrive and get settled,
The children (and Lila’s baby) continue to wrap our giant branch! See our previous post to find out more about this.
Explicit Presentation: We have been trying out a new teaching technique in the classroom this year after going to a workshop at the Wonder of Learning conference last fall. The idea is simple: an activity, from
We continue to explore our curiosity around… Shadows Finding our discoveries playfully through our knot tying inspired from Sheila Pepe’s work, Hot Mess Formalism… “Look! I’m making shadows!” -Addie “I can even see your shadow!”
While painting at the easel this week, Ruthie set out excitedly to paint her roomba. However, she quickly grew frustrated when she couldn’t remember what it looked like. When encouraged to turn to her imagination for
Lila: The pigs can sleep. Ellie: They’re just sniffing. That’s okay.
Stella sat down at the clay table and began adding pieces of clay to a length of wire. It turned out she was creating a necklace!
Wesley arrives at the blocks. He sets out making a tall structure. It’s a store he says, with two doors where the two large block openings are. He continues building, putting a roof on. One of
When you struggle to tie a knot, you may just learn more than how to tie a knot. Callen: How do we put this in? Charlotte: Crosses? Helen: We don’t need to tie a knot, you
