The New Sandbox
I recently presented at our state-wide Early Childhood Conference in Gatlinburg, TN. One of the topics I presented on was about using...
Leaving Something Behind
I'm not sure how long we’ve been creating clay Legacy Pieces with families at our HPUMP, but this was my first time to participate....
Playing in the Woods
I don’t know about you guys, but I grew up spending most afternoons and all summer climbing trees, wading creeks, and exploring the woods...
Enough
One of the advantages to having a dedicated art studio in each classroom as well as a space unto itself is that we are able to offer...
At the End of the Day...
“…and at the end of the day, your feet should be dirty, your hair messy, and your eyes sparkling.” Shanti I wish there had been schools...
Clay, No Chaser
It’s really dirty. It’s kind of brown. It’s kind of cold, too. It smells good. It puts mud on us. It is hard to squish. If you tear off...
A House So A Monster Can't Get In
Me: What are you working on? Mary: A house so a monster can’t get in. We have to make everything big to keep the monster out. The Daddies...
Meaningful Responsibility
I believe that every classroom responsibility should be meaningful. Children know when they are given "busy work." I've been in many...
Painting and Reflecting
We started our day off with watercolor and mirrors. I put the mirrors out in anticipation of spontaneous self-portraits, but the children...
That's How You Do It!
We’ve been working hard at fostering independence, perseverance and a sense of community in our classroom by encouraging each other to...
