“Hey, why is the moon out during the day?” LIAM
After Liam wondered aloud how the moon could be out in the day, the children began to ponder how the sun and moon could be out at the same time. “They meet each other.” Henry “Maybe they’re
Archive for 2017
Pumpkins – Observational Drawing
Each year we introduce the children to observational drawing. But why? Beyond the obvious benefit of learning how to draw, observational drawing helps the children to: – slow down – really see and notice detail –
A paintbrush can…
“Painting is a wonderfully sensuous experience. Plunging into color with a brush, gliding, swooping , skimming along, changing paper into a playspace aglow with color – these are joys that enthrall painters. In the rhythm and
“I think he’s really ready to go.”
“He’s flapping his wings. He’s trying to fly.” “I’m going to see the next one released!” CHESTER “We have to change the number again.” Lyla 38 + 1 = 39 butterflies released from Studio Red! “Next
“So we will be using a camera.” CHARLIE
In Studio Red we do a lot of talking about tools. Together we develop ideas about both the physical and thinking tools we use to figure things out. Last week Ray requested to share his camera
Making Connections
Henry works with the small manipulatives turning them into letters. Look I made an H. An H for Henry! He turns it around,Look it’s an I now! Now an E! Sam watches his brother carefully. Sam is working on
Watercolors and Eyedroppers
Since the first day of school, the children have been exploring watercolors with eyedroppers. It all began with some yellow and blue on watercolor paper… Whoa! Making green is a great idea, Ada. Great idea putting
What is behind the sky?
“What is behind the sky?” Eleanor “Smoke” Madeline R. “No, it’s space.” Eleanor “No, I’m sure. My mom told me and she’s older and she’s sure it’s smoke.” Madeline R. “No, it’s space.” Eleanor “Clouds” Henry “No, rocket
Mirror Box
“Does this look like a roof?” Quinn “I don’t know. It looks like an ‘X’.” Margot “Look. See? It would look like a roof with no mirror.” Quinn