When Mila returned after snack to continue working on her picture, she had a hard time squeezing the sparkly, puffy paint from the tube. Mila: I can’t do this. Teacher Cynthia: Maybe Miro can support you. Miro: You need support with it? Miro takes the puffy paint that Mila offers wordlessly to him. He squeezes very hard and…
Kris
“We wish you well, Harper!” – The East Wing
We are writing to share the exciting yet bittersweet news — that Harper has been offered a place in Citizens of the World’s TK class and will be starting at CWC today, August 28th. We shared with the East Wing children Thursday and Friday about Harper starting a new school, just as Dashiell, MJ, and Willow…
“No, I don’t think it’s deep enough yet.” – Henry
At the wood working table in the Front Yard, there is a printed question that reads: “How will building together bridge new relationships?” Theo P., Aiden, Henry, Rio and Jacob G. all chose to work there. Rio chose to work on drilling a long piece of wood that teacher Cynthia secured to the table with…
“I’m Bat Agnes.” – Agnes
Arrow and Mabel are “dressed to the nines” with sequined scarves and handbags over their shoulders. Mabel: We are going out. Arrow: We are going to the show. Teacher Jessica: What show are you going to see? Arrow: The Turtle Show. Grab chairs, everybody! Greyson, Leo K., Mabel, and Arrow grab chairs and all four…
“I found the eye. It’s Ava’s.” – Caitlin
In just this short time of being together, the West Wing teachers have already noticed a common interest among the children. They seem to be strong interpreters of body language and use their body language to express themselves. As an introduction to the Communication Center, the teachers took this interest and created a game as…
In our first week back to school together, we have been watching a growing interest in the East Wing theater area. Teacher Jennifer has pulled the players together to discuss agreements on a developing storyline.
Today they mastered the introduction. (password is – venice1987)
You may remember Laz from his first debut in the Firefighter movie. We’re watching how this storytelling platform pulls together over time with new relationships forming. This storyline includes a wedding, a storm, and some fighters. Mila and Olive solicited roles.
Mila: Olive, how do you spell your name?
Olive: I can do it.
Mila: You’re a princess.
Olive: Ya, and you.
Mila: And, Kris, you can be the audience.
And there were also costume ideations:
We’re watching as this group of friends creates a new culture together in the East Wing. The teachers are staging the scene for discourse. We continue to support the children in trying on uncomfortable roles such as, roles that are on stage and roles within communication. – Kristin & Jennifer
Making WW appointments
In the morning, the West Wing children make appointments for themselves using their photos and a board divided by spaces: Building Space, Exploration Area, Communication Center, Mini Studio, House Area, Sand Area, Atelier, Front Yard. The teachers are rotating the children through each space for exposure during their first weeks and are keeping them in…
East Wing first days.
Besides making new friends, the East Wingers are busy getting acquainted with a variety of updated materials within their new classroom environments which include both inside and outside spaces. It’s during these first few days that we take special interest in just observing how the children are using the spaces and already the teachers have…
First Experiences this morning.
This morning, our first morning together, our focus was to make connections – with the spaces, materials and each other. There are systems to learn in the WW, like how to get down from the loft and utilize the pulley – And how to reach to a friend who may have more information than…
Transitions…it’s the same, and different…
For the last few weeks, the East Wing children have welcomed the West Wing children into their classroom. Both Wings have discussed changes to the environment and wishes for the new year. We’ve ‘tried on’ a lot of what the East Wing has to offer and started to see ourselves as a new group together.…