Self-Portraits, round 2
We did self-portraits once before. We will do them this week and next, until everyone has at least one turn. We’ve noticed differences in approach to the activity this time around: a little more focus, a little more attention to detail, and increased fine motor skills that allow children to execute their ideas more effectively. Such growth!
Duplo Blocks on Light Tables
Children have been working collaboratively and/or in parallel to build interesting structures in a bright and colorful environment. The fantasy play schemes have ranged from family, to hospital, to roads, and more.
Board Games
Children are much more likely to work through an entire round of a game now than earlier in the school year!
Water Table
We had a request for “diamonds” last week, so we added some sparkly jewels to our plastic gems this week. Clear plastic boxes provide opportunities for collecting, sorting, and even building.
Play Dough with Animals and Trees
Rowen and many others have been keeping an eye on our seeds. The radishes, beans, and peas are coming along but the "flowers" (nasturtium) have yet to sprout. May have been an old batch of seeds. Rowen noticed the radishes have some red on the stems.
Sand Table with Animal Families, Trees, Rocks, and Arches
Lots of fantasy play here! Family life, babies gone missing, predators hunting…some discussion of carnivore, omnivore, herbivore. Plus, really interesting landscape and structure creations with the materials.
