So you guys know how I feel about teacher directed art for this age group. But there’s one time a year that I ditch my personal beliefs for the good […]
Power of Perception
When Holly called in this morning I thought … this can be bad or this can be great. I chose great ! Immediately I began thinking of all the things […]
It’s Not Just About The Turkey
So you know there are times that we do directed drawing. Usually only every six weeks or so. I appreciate the benefits of allowing the children to create art in […]
Real Art for Real ChildrenwP CB
We are grownups provide the time, the space, the materials, and the atmosphere needed to create the wonderful works of art that only children can create. In valuing a child’s […]
Confidence
Yesterday the last thing Debby Cryer said before she left was ” I notice your kids have such confidence.” I agree. Some may have extra confidence but that isn’t always […]
Movie Stars
You guys. You guys. Your kids are amazing. They help us look SO good. Picture this – We are videoing in the art area. They mainly want footage of back […]
V is for Visitors
Our visitors arrived around 930am. There were four! 1 Debbie Cryer – “Dr. Harms is recognized internationally for her work on assessing care and educational programs for children and as […]
Leaf Raking
As the children entered the yard to play today many of our leaves had fallen from the trees. As per tradition, they almost all drop in one night. The kids […]
Read Me a Story-Again!
As we finish reading a story to a child, grown-ups often groan when they hear the words, “read it again!” Many of us grownups tire of reading the same books […]