As part of our work around understanding ourselves and others, we have started gathering with small groups with the intention of understanding feelings through stories and games. But first, we just brainstorm… What do you know
You may have noticed an element of our nature walks has appeared within the studio this week. The excitement around our walks to nearby streams has ignited a passion for fishing. To engage in this pasttime
When Kesler wanted to play soccer, many other children joined in with him!
The first day back from vacation, Chris announces, Hey, do you want to do a ski with me? But first he needs help finding ski poles. Jamie notices Mark helping out, and wants to ski as well.
During the winter months a game evolved on the playground. A game that involved stealing someone’s hat. To some this game was great fun and to others it was a real problem. We noticed a division
We recently made some changes in Studio Blue. With the warmer weather, the melted snow and the opportunity for more outdoor time, we have removed our “running place” from the studio. We also shifted a few
When we talk about the environment as third teacher, we are talking about creating contexts where learning can take place. When thinking about context we consider the space, materials, tools, people, and time that create it.
Exactly three weeks ago Kaya announced on the first day of spring, “Today I’m looking for signs of spring – birds, flowers and leaves.” Although spring seems to be taking its own sweet time to arrive
Studio Yellow is continuing to think about the signage that accompanies the sculptures in the Sculpture Park. The children are very versed at telling each other that the sculptures should not be touched or climbed but
Jack crawls into an opening in the flex cabinet. Jamie notices and tries to get in too. There isn’t enough room, and Jack pokes out his foot to keep Jamie from crawling in. Mark comes by
