Signs of Spring in New England
This week’s warmer weather led to a shift in our play and curiosities. The frozen icy tundra disappeared and in its place we discovered wood chips, mud, and epic puddles. We relished in these discoveries and
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“Did you actually follow your nose in the woods?” TAIT
After spending a few weeks sledding and exploring in the sculpture park, this week’s nature walk led us back into the woods. Voyaging through the snowy woods presented us with some problems… As we entered the
“Maybe they’ll untie the knots.”
We posed a provocation for thought and discussion during a whole group meeting. The children responded with predictions, observations, questions, and empathy. We are going up to the museum to see how workers will deinstall Sheila
Witnessing the changes
Just as materials and explorations are continually changing within Studio Yellow, exhibits both within the museum and outside in the sculpture park change throughout the year. In preparation for deCordova’s biennial show, the current exhibits in
“They have skyscrapers that touch the sky.”
A thread begins with teachers noticing. How are the children using the materials? What is the language around their play? “We’re building a skyscraper…The sky starts in California, I mean France.” MILES “I’m making a whole
Vacation Conversation
During our vacation conversations we have discussed what you might need when you travel by airplane. Some answers have included, luggage, bathing suits, snacks, tickets, and passports. These are some photos that will be turned into
“Let’s write it down!”
When we think about children learning to write, it is easy to envision an end product—letters formed to create words. But how do children come to learn this concept? What does the process of learning to
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Studio Red is a laboratory, a place of inquiry where creativity, imagination and making meaning thrive! Refining our understanding of the Zoomie. “There’s little holes!” “I’m very curious about the feathers.” (the end of the cloth)
Just play. Have fun. Enjoy the game. – Michael Jordan
Following the excitement of the introduction of the Snail Racing Game more simple board and card games have been introduced into the studio. Games of this sort help to teach children a myriad of skills. Playing
Adventures on Airplanes
Over the last several weeks, there have been many conversations about traveling to various places and modes of transportation. Some of these places include, Turkey, Greece, Africa, Grand Cayman, California, Florida and New Hampshire. During the