Taking Care of One Another
Mark has gone outside to play in the snow with a few children. Ellie wants to join them, and she is working on putting her snowsuit on. When her boot gets stuck and she can’t fix
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A Letter of Thanks
Dear Parents and Teachers, I am grateful we share the beautiful drive through deCordova’s Sculpture Park. The composition of sculptures in a natural setting offers inspiration and connects our community in unique ways. I invite you
I’m glad to see you
Jack has joined Jamie in the routine of putting the birds to bed in the block area… Jack had put his bird to bed in one of these block beds earlier in the morning. Now he
Empathy (a beginning…)
Often a common intention for many families in sending their young preschoolers to nursery school is to be and play with other children. This being with brings with it joyful fun and laughter, as well as
Building a relationship with Sheila Pepe.
This week at our staff meeting, our colleagues at LNS and the Learning and Engagement team at deCordova spoke about how we build empathy in our community. We named curiosity, relationships, and familiarity among many tools
Sometimes it’s good to go slow.
In collaboration with deCordova’s Learning and Engagement department, we as an entire school are researching the Umbrella Topic “LNS Wonders about art, nature and empathy” We continually witness children’s expression of empathy whilst interacting with nature
Taking Care: Clay Sandwiches and Sleeping Birds
The children make teeny jam sandwiches as part of snack again on Tuesday – perhaps providing the inspiration for their play on Wednesday, when children make sandwiches for each other at the clay table. Just as
Caterpillar update
After three weeks in Studio Yellow our caterpillar has spun a nice warm cocoon. However we have a problem. When he emerges his wingspan will be as big as 15cm and he has spun his cocoon
Snuggling Up With a Book
When the children enter the classroom after the weekend, they seek ways to get comfortable and reconnect with each other and the space. This Tuesday, many children found comfort and connection through reading. Even the babies
Do you want me to teach you how to braid?
Continuing our research on the intersection of empathy, art, and nature, we are exploring fiber and string-like material in Studio Red. A new installation by Sheila Pepe has us wondering: How might art be a catalyst