Lines of Possibility
/Process art offers children the creative freedom to explore new tools, techniques, and materials. An invitation to explore and experiment freely that is a steppingstone to future creative journeys.
Read MoreProcess art offers children the creative freedom to explore new tools, techniques, and materials. An invitation to explore and experiment freely that is a steppingstone to future creative journeys.
Read MoreThe exploration of Gak provided the learning community with a method for taking a familiar material and finding new ways to explore it’s potential. It gave us the courage to try new ideas and stretch what we think of as possible.
Read MoreMaterials have the potential to inspire and direct the work of the children. During a special time and season, one material inspired the learning community to work, create, explore, and enjoy together.
Read MoreThe outcomes of child directed learning are beneficial to all members of the learning community. Projects initiated by the children create opportunities for the learning community to come together and learn as one.
Read MoreThe sophistication or expense of a material is not what makes a material great. It is the possibilities the material offers children to explore, expand, and create.
Read MoreThis is a story about an ant, one apple slice and the children’s journey to find answers. What did we learn about the ant, the children’s process of learning, and discovery in this moment of serendipity?
Read MoreWe were invited to participate in a group sculpture challenge. What happened when we proposed this idea to the children? What were the challenges of engaging in this type of work? What did we learn by observing the collaboration between children and educators?
Read MoreIn our work with children, there are small interactions each day that are important to the growth of the entire learning community. Each individual interaction is the foundation for our future learning together.
Read MoreWhat are the origins of children’s creative work? Does all creative work start from scratch? This story is about the introduction of a classic material and how the children explored, adapted, and expanded their creative work.
Read MoreHow can educators support the ever-changing interests of the children? What motivates children to keep working on an investigation for a long period of time?
Read MoreThis is a story about one child beginning an investigation of potion making. How did our observations of this work create opportunities for other children in the program?
Read MoreThis is a story about my observation of children working on discovering images of self through materials. How does offering a variety of materials inspire children to engage deeply with provocations?
Read MoreThis is a story about how the children surprised me with a newfound interest in chess. The surprise was not about the game itself but how the game inspired others in the learning community.
Read MoreAre all children’s projects detailed and documented investigations? This is a story about another type of work. Important work that nurtures the learning community.
Read MoreA story of how chalk, space, and time help build the learning community.
Read MoreThe learning community grows when one group of children create something that captures the imagination of other children. New ideas bring children together. Children enjoy working together to adapt and create a new version of an original creation.
Read MoreOne afternoon we embarked on learning journey exploring the properties of foil. We investigated the wonderful possibilities of the material and in the process shared kindness with others.
Read MoreWhile acquiring a new skill some children verbalize their challenges. The children often verbalize thinking we will tell them how to overcome an obstacle. Our role as an educator is to scaffold and work alongside the children. We need to support their investigation and their struggle without fixing the problem.
Read MoreIn programs with free choice collaboration blooms. Collaboration begins with discussions among children as they work. Communication feeds action as children share ideas and begin to work together.
Read MoreMaking connection and learning about each other are wonderful benefits of children choosing their own work. Child led collaborations create a deeper connection and understanding about one another.
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