Encountering Wire
A core group of children continues to be stimulated by our Sheila Pepe inspired studio sculpture. As the weeks have continued many loops have been connected, ribbons attached and lace intertwined within its armature. However these
Archive for January 2019
Mutual Admiration
Alex – Have you tried it this way? Ursula – Do you want to help me? Alex – Yes please. Ursula – Alex, you have the best ideas. Alex – Thanks Ursula.
Afternoon Helpers
We were so fortunate to have DJ’s daughters, Cadence and Montana join us for the afternoon! They started the day helping in Purple class, and transitioned comfortably and naturally to our Stay and Play group. The
Looking back on a week
A look back at how we chose to spend a moment in time this week. Our shortened week that began with subzero temperatures and plenty of snow and ended on a mild note with virtually all
Loose parts.
In the 1970’s an architect by the name of Simon Nicholson introduced his theory of loose parts. He believed that it was the loose parts in our environment that empower our creativity. Loose parts are flexible.
A good-bye.
That’s me and I made this letter. He’s my friend. I’ll write the number 2. I’ll write “to.” That’s me and Josef. Sophie How do you write, “Josef I’m your buddy?” Marky Josef, I made you two letters.
“It’s colding up our hands.” – Kyla
At last winter has come to play at deCordova. Studio Yellow took full advantage of the clean white canvas both inside the studio and out in the park. Mmmmmm… this snow is pretty mild.
Hexbugs
I’m so fun into this! – Travers We have had a colony of hexbugs in Stay and Play over the past couple of weeks. The appeal of these small, robotic bugs has been universal, girls and
“These could be something.” ALEX
In Studio Red, we research materials for a great length of time. Since the beginning of the school year, we have been exploring cardboard and there is no end in sight! We have invited the children to
Is it real?
Our nature research space is filled with items. Most of these curiosities have been collected by the children. Some, however, have been collected and saved by teachers. Right now three pinecones are displayed prominently in the