Introducing Real Hammers and Nails
A couple of weeks ago, an amazing man named Pete Moorhouse visited our school. He is not only a wonderful sculptor, but he is a kind of woodworking atelierista with preschoolers. In our conversations with him
Archive for May 2018
Thinking of Kyla
When Amelia heard that Kyla was sick on Wednesday, she sat down at the drawing table. I’m drawing Kyla ‘cause she’s not here. I need you (Mark) to do the words… Kyla’s standing up on her
Can you tell me how to write…?
Visitors to Studio Yellow will discover a bursting enthusiasm around letters, names and writing in general. During recent months, children have taken to labelling their work with their names or signature trademark. Recently this interest has
Letters are everywhere!
Nature walks are often a time when we slow down, ponder and look at things closely. Recently, the children have been noticing the different shapes that are prevalent within the natural world. In particular how sticks
Who’s in there singing and who’s driving it?
Asha, Cal and Travers head out on a walk one morning with Diane. When we arrive at the silver car, the loud music draws us closer. Travers is very excited and wants to climb up and
I just so badly want to pour it on! Beatrice
A giant A frame constructed of wood and chicken wire was draped with our cloth walls. The children quickly discovered ways to apply color. New techniques and the reinvention of some old, were used with great
Envisioning the Exterior Walls of our Hotel
After considering the materials for the exterior walls of the hotel that the children suggested, we as teachers selected one for the children to work with… Cloth. Using the work happening in the sandbox as inspiration,
Introducing wire as a tool
Family Day is next Saturday (6/2) from 10-12. Please come! Families and faculty will work together building sculptures using natural materials (which LNS children have been busy collecting!). Knowing that wire will be one tool available
Flowers Designs
Felt flowers, pipe cleaners, and popsicle sticks were offered for exploration. Hannah made a flower and then wrapped it around her wrist. Look! I made a flower on my arm! Ada worked on attaching pipe cleaners. So you have
Shelter from the Storm
Painting by Asha The Storm As mentioned in previous posts, the children in Studio Blue have expressed many thoughts about storms this year. We have heard about rain, puddles, thunder, lightning and rainbows.