Collective canvas
In September a group known as Studio Yellow came together. We are 15 three year olds and their families plus two teachers. We each come with unique backgrounds; different cultures and ethnicities, different family sizes and
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Studio Red and Blue Collaboration: We’re Building a House
On Wednesday, Studio Red joined Studio Blue on the playground, and some Studio Red children began outlining a shape with bricks. Ellie noticed and immediately jumped in, handing bricks to Ruby. The interest was contagious: Soon
Exploring Playdough
The playdough table has been a popular place to explore in the afternoon for the past two weeks. The children have explored using various tools such as rollers with various textures, shape squeezers, printing objects and
Sandwiches!
Whenever we read the book Hug by Jez Alborough, Ellie announces Sandwiches! while we are looking at this page (above). She notices the layered appearance of the cub’s paws and sees a stack of sandwiches. Other
Slowing down to listen closely.
At Lincoln Nursery School we value slowing down and moving at a pace that leaves room for listening—listening in a broad sense—with our ears, hands, eyes, nose, and mouth. Listening to understand, taking time to reflect
“Let’s see how it works.”
We are excited to use the blog to share our learning stories. Learning stories have become a tool we use to capture the learning that takes place when children are at play alone or with others.
Following a Different Trail
PIPES Case and Miles “lay pipes” in a construction zone. Ian snakes a pipeline through his block building. Tait and Louis follow the pipe in David Macaulay’s book, Toilet: How it Works. Ruthie takes a closer
“It’s a beautiful view!”
“It’s a beautiful view!” CAROLINE “Yeah. It’s the red.” MILES
“…it shows you where you’re going.”
Addie spends time lining up the Kapla blocks in a row on the rug space and then carefully lays the lined-rocks on top of the Kapla blocks. After completing this, she explains her thinking. “It’s a