“That’s a real bridge.”
While introducing the idea of creating a bridge making space in the studio, we gathered on the rug to share some of the children’s bridge drawings from the previous week. These bridge drawings, inspired by the
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“Yeah, that’s a pattern!”
Curiosity is emerging about patterns. While reading from our chapter book, My Father’s Dragon it was noted that the title of sequencing chapters followed a “pattern”. “That’s My Father meets a…My Father Meets a…My Father meets a…” -Nico
I have so much memories. I have like 100! Chester
With the experience fresh in their minds, we invited the children to save a memory of how they played in the pine tree forest. Through this reflective thinking and drawing the power and life of the
“We need to organize!” Brooke
“You should go to the food place. They make really good food. I just had a chocolate pancake.” -Chester Studio Red has opened a restaurant. In previous iterations it was a candy store, lasting for a
Is this a private conversation?
Early in the year meeting times were often challenging, as many individual conversations were taking place simultaneously. We introduced the concept of private conversations versus group discussions, encouraging private conversations after meeting time. Recently as we
Rabbityness Unfolds
Rabbityness continues to unfold in Studio Purple. Ever since Madeline P.R. called for our help back in early December, we’ve been busy. What began as a beautiful story, has transformed into opportunities to create our own
Bridges
Bridges have been on the minds of the children in Studio Purple for some time now. Not always spoken but clearly visible in their play. Recently, we’ve taken to reading the chapter book My Father’s Dragon by
This is everybody’s mountain. Graeme
We have continued to think around playgrounds with the children. Through Mies Von Hout’s story Playground they have imagined what defines a playground. Inspired by its cover, they have explored through drawing, “What if letters were a
Thank You!
Many, many thanks to our Extended Day families for the lovely birthday gifts we received last week! How fun are the plates? We know everything will taste extra delicious on them. We will also be sure