“They’re chrysalises!”
A provocation of a large cut tree limb, clay, bark and sticks was presented to the children. We are often surprised and delighted by what evolves with these simple, yet thoughtful invitations. On this day Birdie
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Musings in the Park
A recent visit to deCordova’s Sculpture Park triggered some thoughts from the children of Studio Yellow. Studying Noemie Goudal’s Telluris “I think it is somewhere cold.” – Sofia“I think the blocks are a house.” – Julia“I
Children learn, children teach.
This is what I thought the hotel was gonna look like. If you look at one of the squares and then you look at the other one … 10i. See? 10, i. But, if you do
“It feels like I’m inside a house”
Inspired by the children’s exploration in creating houses and what makes something a house, we brought small groups to visit Saul Melman’s Best of All Possible Worlds. This sculpture consisting of doors in the exact configuration of
Can you tell me how to write…?
Visitors to Studio Yellow will discover a bursting enthusiasm around letters, names and writing in general. During recent months, children have taken to labelling their work with their names or signature trademark. Recently this interest has
Letters are everywhere!
Nature walks are often a time when we slow down, ponder and look at things closely. Recently, the children have been noticing the different shapes that are prevalent within the natural world. In particular how sticks
I just so badly want to pour it on! Beatrice
A giant A frame constructed of wood and chicken wire was draped with our cloth walls. The children quickly discovered ways to apply color. New techniques and the reinvention of some old, were used with great
Envisioning the Exterior Walls of our Hotel
After considering the materials for the exterior walls of the hotel that the children suggested, we as teachers selected one for the children to work with… Cloth. Using the work happening in the sandbox as inspiration,
Flowers Designs
Felt flowers, pipe cleaners, and popsicle sticks were offered for exploration. Hannah made a flower and then wrapped it around her wrist. Look! I made a flower on my arm! Ada worked on attaching pipe cleaners. So you have
“Cause it’s Minpins”
Coming to the end of our reading of Roald Dahl’s Minpins, the children wondered just how the Minpins would be able to visit Little Billy in his home. While some of us contemplated how they would get to Little