Solving Wesley’s Wheelbarrow Problem
Wesley has a wheelbarrow in the sandbox, and he is shoveling sand into it. When it tips over, he tries to right it, and expresses frustration when it keeps on tipping over. Mark comes over, and
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What Do We Know About Campfires?
Jack makes a campfire with tree blocks and Ellie joins him. They work together (above photo). Jack makes a campfire with playdough and sticks. When reading Big Red Barn (Margaret Wise Brown) Jack points to the
Our shared work.
Our work in Studio Yellow continually focuses around fostering the social development of our children. During these first weeks of school we have observed children engaged in parallel play or seeking the company of an adult
How did they put the hooks on? – Sam
While playing on the new climbing structure Sam noticed a change that had occurred over the weekend. Sam – How did they put the hooks on?What do you think they may have used?Sam – They used
Conceptual Thinking
A recent encounter with Nari Ward’s Firehose With Libation II G.O.A.T piqued Ursula’s interest. She was especially intrigued by one of the sculpture’s mediums – a firehose. Studying the firehose very intently she theorized “I think a really
Early Arrival
Early Arrival gives children the opportunity to begin the day in a small group with children from all four studios. Ursula, being the first to arrive one morning experiments with making prints in the sand using
I’m Taking Care of It
When I’m a grown-up, sometimes I turn back into a kid. When Johann says, When I’m a grown-up… he speaks for all the children’s need to be big and capable, able to take care of someone
“I think they show you you’re almost there.”
Presenting here a series of vignettes, we wonder about a thread that seems to be bubbling in Studio Purple. ♦♦♦ “Is that a map?” -Miles Caroline shares a drawing she has just made. Miles’ question prompts
Small groups explore the park
This week we introduced the children to working in a small group. Small groups serve a myriad of purposes in the studio. For example, this more intimate work invites reserved voices to be heard, fosters unexpected