“These can be shadows”
With our days beginning to grow shorter we appreciate more the magic of light. This week we introduced a new way to know light into the classroom. Introducing some old technology with the use of an
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The Lost Voice
There was a mystery in Studio Yellow this week. Sue lost her voice. Where could Sue’s voice have gone? Sam – To somebody’s home. Alex – She lost it at her home. Thomas – How come
Dangerous bats.
Emily is traveling in Mexico with her family. On Thursday, she let the children know that she would be gone for seven days and that she would not be in school for five of those days.
We can stick leaves on the window again!
A number of weeks ago we set up a very subtle provocation for the children. An evening rain and a temperature shift had created heavy condensation on our windows and had left the leaves wet on
Birds
At a recent staff meeting with our Learning and Engagement team from the deCordova, we were discussing our Umbrella Topic, How do children’s evolving relationships with art and nature illuminate empathy? We were sharing how the
Keeping Safe
Lately, out on the playground, there has been a flurry of animal play. We have seen birds, kittens, dogs, wolves and even dragons! Themes of play revolve around being a family, finding shelter and food, as
Catching Autumn’s Kisses
Our fascination with leaves continues…both outside as well as inside the studio. From catching to collecting to printing to painting…They have continued to capture us. Our tracing paper leaf rubbings hang along a sunny window in
A walk.
On Wednesday, a mysterious box arrived at the Studio Red door. Inside the box was a giant mushroom inscribed with a spiraled message. This message revealed that the woods contained many stories. We were instructed to
Have you heard the story…
Let us tell you a story of a magical day not so far away. Our caterpillar sent us a note along with a map. Not just any map. A map that would help us find some
Telling true stories
We are telling true stories in Studio Red! Children and adults are always telling true stories as we play, have snack, and get dressed to go outside, but we have introduced another practice. During our gatherings,