A small group helps solve a problem.
This week we share a learning story that documents small group work. We thought this documentation could give insight into both our growing fiber installation as well as the ways our small groups serve to extend
Archive for December 2018
“I’m so excited to see her shadows that she made!” (part 1)
Not too long ago, we stumbled upon thinking about shadows as we explored our Overhead Projector. Taking this wondering we asked the children to tell us What do you know about shadows? “They just appear!”
Fiber Expanded
Several weeks back we introduced fiber materials similar to those used by artist Sheila Pepe. We presented them in various ways, some entirely open ended and some with a more intentional approach. We turned our back
Tissue Paper Exploration
We have been exploring with waxed tissue paper and light. Previously, we used various shaped hole punchers to cut paper, and then the children covered the holes with colorful tissue paper. It was discovered that by
Launching a boat project.
When so many children become involved in one play story, we consider the possibilities for launching a group project. We wonder how we might excite the most children by offering a project that holds many potential