poetic thought
We’re collecting a tree. A tree is in our hands. ELEANOR “Poetic thought does not separate the imaginative from the cognitive, emotion from the rational, empathy from deep investigation. It lights up all
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Taking Care of the Earth
April 22nd is Earth Day. What does that mean? What is Earth Day? We asked the children what they knew. When we all talk about protecting the earth so the earth doesn’t get hurt or damaged.You
Thyra Heder
Before our Spring vacation week, we had another very engaging author visit. Thyra (pronounced Tee-ra) shared with us a story inspired from her own childhood of her turtle that she has had since she was 6
“Sad but a little mad.”
As part of our work around understanding ourselves and others, we have started gathering with small groups with the intention of understanding feelings through stories and games. But first, we just brainstorm… What do you know
Bringing the outdoors in…
You may have noticed an element of our nature walks has appeared within the studio this week. The excitement around our walks to nearby streams has ignited a passion for fishing. To engage in this pasttime
Green means you are playing and red means you are not.
During the winter months a game evolved on the playground. A game that involved stealing someone’s hat. To some this game was great fun and to others it was a real problem. We noticed a division
What can we build together with these materials?
When we talk about the environment as third teacher, we are talking about creating contexts where learning can take place. When thinking about context we consider the space, materials, tools, people, and time that create it.
Today I’m looking for signs of spring.
Exactly three weeks ago Kaya announced on the first day of spring, “Today I’m looking for signs of spring – birds, flowers and leaves.” Although spring seems to be taking its own sweet time to arrive
RUN-HOP-RACE-PLAY-WALK-HIDE
Studio Yellow is continuing to think about the signage that accompanies the sculptures in the Sculpture Park. The children are very versed at telling each other that the sculptures should not be touched or climbed but
How to draw a Grandpa
Ellie was busy at the easel, trying out the gel crayons. Smoother than a traditional crayon but not drippy like paint, and with a big selection of vibrant colors Ellie began her drawing. Standing close by