Roleen prompted parents with: We plan an evening and have intention in what we would like you to take from it. It is not just about children with children or children with teachers. It is also about parents and the community. What meaning did you find in tonight’s experience? Any surprises? Reflections: Sean Arian- It…
When children begin to expand their knowledge of the multiple materials available and they move from the exploration stage to the implementation process of representing their ideas, the teachers wonder how they will apply what they’ve learned to their current interests. Currently, small groups have been looking at circuits, testing the electric flow through batteries…
In the WW Exploration Area, the loft has morphed into a haunted house. With the intention of making space to process the fears of Halloween and the upcoming darkness of the season, the teachers have added a light projector and flashlights and creatures that are found in the dark like spiders, snakes, and bats. To…
The East Wingers are revisiting work that was started last year. Following a budding interest in storytelling, we ended the year looking at mask making, face painting, and costume design for the theatre. With this interest continuing, we took a new look at some of our paper mache mask formations. In small groups, we met…
Every October, Roleen walks the children through costume changes and how someone you love can morph into someone you don’t recognize. During the process of adding dramatic lipstick, a cape, fingernail extensions, dark glasses and a cauldron, she consistently reminds them that it’s ‘still me’. The WW seemed thrilled with the transformation process yesterday. Roleen cackling:…
Three of our teachers are getting married this November and we’re so excited!!!! Congratulations to Astrid and Albert, Jessica and Dewi, and Stefanie and Jordan! Come celebrate them with us on Sunday, October 29th, from 11:00 to 1:00 here at NSW. We’ll have nibbles and children are welcome! Astrid and Albert, November 11th Stefanie…
During West Wing Back to School Night, a group of parents built an elaborate structure which became a provocation for the children the following day. Fascinated by the extraordinary height of the two towers, the children were inspired to expand upon the structure. As Harrison added to the perimeter, blocks fell, resulting in the tower,…
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When the children planned for the walk, they agreed to visit someplace new. As they looked at the map, Laz placed a dot where he thought the group could visit. Aiden used a marker and started at New School-West. Laz created a second, longer route. He said, “So we can get lots of exercise” but…
The children, who last met to represent sunflowers by drawing, met again to revisit their findings. We looked through our sketches and the pictures documenting their investigations. Theo G., who just joined the group for the first time, got to hear what the children discovered when they took a closer look. They revisited their observations…