Bringing the slugs inside, we shifted our relationship with them. Outside, children joyfully searched for the slugs, handling them, giving them food to eat and rocks to climb on. In this way, children were researching slugs
We wish all of our Studio Purple families a joyful holiday break filled with light. We look forward to seeing you all again in the new year! “The laughter of a child is the light
“Rain is snow. Snow comes from rain. When snow melts, it makes rain.”-ELEANOR “Snow blasters make snow if it’s cold enough.”-SPENCER “You open up rain to make snow.”-ADA “Water is liquid, so you can’t really open
Preparations are underway for our upcoming Winter Sing. We’ve been busy baking, painting, and fine-tuning our singing voices in anticipation of the celebration. We’re looking forward to sharing this special event with those very important people
Our interest continues in creating books containing stories within. Sharing some of these books during whole group meeting, the children discovered the different ways each other is making their books. Madeline R. and Henry share a
Lately, Little Batwing has had some struggles with her behavior… Ada Little Batwing’s been jumping on my head, being SO MEAN, and eating candy before dinner! Margot Well, sometimes teenagers don’t do good decisions. Ada Like eating candy
To bring the children’s attention to the concertina folds of Marta Chilindron’s sculpture Plexiglas we introduced some new materials to our studio area. The children were invited to color folded sheets of acetate and then to
Measuring the face of a boulder. Measuring the height of the table. Ray shoots a catapult and the objects flies. “It can go as high as the table. Let’s measure!” Ray “Let’s see if this is how
A group of children began exploring machines with blocks. Creating imaginary vehicles, shooters, and electric powered motors, they discussed cause and effect. This pretend play gave way to two machines with very real, observable power.
