It’s like a tepee – Sofia
TEAMWORK abounded on our nature walk as a group worked together to form a house from fallen down limbs. Gradually a lean-to house appeared complete with a sofa and fire. A woodlouse was also adopted as
Archive for November 2017
I heard something move – Julia
As told by Julia: I can see something in this tree. I’m looking at it with my eyes. I heard something move. I’m putting a stick in to be a couch and now a leaf is a blanket.
Sort – what does that mean?
All year long we’re witnessing as children build, create and EXPERIMENT with a variety of MATERIALS both inside and out. While these materials are OPEN-ENDED, they are generally designed to be assembled using a certain technique. In
That’s not a cheese stick…
Imagination is endless in Antoinette Portis’s “Not a Box” and “Not a Stick” that we have shared with the children. Objects that bear an uncanny resemblance to a stick and a box, with a little imagination
Logs
After watching the children enjoy rotting logs and trees outside on the play space as well as on our nature walks, this week we decided to bring this work inside and see what unfolds when we
Construction Work
One day, during clean-up time Sam decides to use his six-wheeler to deliver blocks to the shelf. Through quiet concentration, Sam works on balancing the blocks and moving the truck toward the shelf. Although there are
Drama!
We’ve recently noticed a desire to perform, to be in the spotlight, to tell a story. “Dramatic play permits children to fit the reality of the world into their own interests and knowledge. One of the
Friend
“Let’s work together. Friends always work together!”
“We could paint it.” RYAN
Ryan and Brooke discover a piece of bark in the woods. Looking closely, they observe lines that twist and turn, carved onto the inner surface of the piece. “We found writing! The number four.” They compare
Exploring a paintbrush
The paintbrush becomes a study of form and function as we create our own with natural materials found in the woods. “This is so soft. The feathers are smoother than the pine needles.” -Maren “It’s