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
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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
What are your fingers doing?
We have noticed an interest in tools within the studio. The children have investigated: Hammers to pound golf tees into a pumpkin Phillips and flathead screwdrivers to tighten screws Hexagonal screwdrivers to undo bolts Triangle screwdrivers
This way guys….
After lunch on Friday we decided to head to the museum to check out the new Lab and, as it was a sunny day, the camera obscura. As we climbed the stairs we turned into the
Taking the Time to Play
This week we lingered outside… Henry and Quinn play mountain lions with Studio Purple friends On Thursday, after running, rolling, and sliding through the sculpture park, we came across a large pack of mountain lions. They
Woodland Walk
On Tuesday, October 31st, we discovered three wrapped packages and a note addressed to Studio Purple. Our note described for us, how we were going to work in three “teams” to unwrap some clues. Working together,