Leaving the Nest
Saige brought in a couple of nests this week. One had pieces of blue eggs in it! On Wednesday Emily came to visit us and
Getting to Know Our Garden
“Now, my dears,” said old Mrs. Rabbit one morning, “you may go into the fields or down the lane, but don’t go into Mr. McGregor’s
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
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
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
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
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
On my next four-year-old birthday, I’m going to have a all rainbow party. – Kyla
On Wednesday, Kyla and Amelia decided they would set up a party. Luca came by to join in, and Ruthie, seeing Kyla making a drawing
And I’ll be the person that gasped
Kyla draws a picture at the table. She then walks around, holding the drawing up to her face, saying, Ooooooooooo! Spooky ghost! The friendly ghost
Transforming our Easel
We decided to replace the mirrors on the easel with the plexiglass so that the children could paint on them. But after removing the mirrors,
Sticks and Pine Cones for Emily
We found a letter addressed to us and read it. Then, after a quick peek to see what Studio Red children were up to, we
In Praise of Loose Parts
During Early Morning Dropoff, Asha and Travers are working on making a “rock show,” which entails delivering a large load of rocks to the bleachers.
Walk This Way/Dance This Way
Walk this way… Dance this way… Here’s the rule. When the shaker is being shaken (a pop tube with sand inside), you dance. When the
Caring for our Baby Dolls
Baby dolls are an important part of Studio Blue. In the beginning of the year, they can be used as security objects, like a blanket
The Rainstick (our Gala auction item)
The birth of our rainstick is the culmination of many interests and explorations… “Drippy Droppy” Mine’s going to be a thunderstorm I’m making a very
Well, I made him money
Ian is busy, extending string around the clipboard area: It has string. My clipboard is attached. It’s a fence. I made it. I attach it
Cal is SO funny!
https://vimeo.com/266543864 Thomas and Cal went outside to play, and soon decided to start a project bringing chunks of wood over for building towers. They enjoyed
Drawing
In 2015, “Drawing Undefined” was the focus of a deCordova exhibition. In stretching the concept of drawing to its limits, some artists used drawing “as
We’re Playing Pickup
We’re playing pickup, and I wanted to pick up Will. – Sam
