If I had a hammer…
I’d hammer in the morning… Nails can bend too. So, you might want to be careful. Graeme Cuz it’s in the crack, and if it
June 8, 2018
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Rewinding. How did we get to constructing a hotel?
Often we ask the children to rewind their memories, to think back on what we have done, in an effort to make new sense of
May 20, 2018
“I’d write my name, Charlie, and then I could sit in it whenever I wanted.”
What does democracy look like in a classroom? How do children and adults have voice in our Studio Red community?How do we name challenges and
February 26, 2018
Which one works the best?
Last Monday, Diane began work with a small group of three: Chester, Maren, and Brooke. She invited them to create a video about how to
January 21, 2018
Why we draw from observation.
“I have learned that what I have not drawn, I have never really seen…” –Frederick Franck An object, brought back from an adventure in the
January 21, 2018
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“This one works the best.” Birdie
“A catapult is a thing you put one thing down and you put another thing down and you shoot something.” -Sevi Children have been
January 16, 2018
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“Let’s measure!” Ray
Measuring the face of a boulder. Measuring the height of the table. Ray shoots a catapult and the objects flies. “It can go as
December 10, 2017
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From dominoes to catapults…
A group of children began exploring machines with blocks. Creating imaginary vehicles, shooters, and electric powered motors, they discussed cause and effect. This pretend
December 9, 2017
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Exploring a paintbrush
The paintbrush becomes a study of form and function as we create our own with natural materials found in the woods. “This is so
November 10, 2017
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“First you need scissors. . .” MAREN
We have been drawing our creations! Children are learning how sketchbooks can be tools to save memories of their efforts, to guide the reconstruction
October 29, 2017