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This week of We Two brought on some relaunches of previous provocations mixed with the introduction of some new materials. The students rolled and ramped the balls and cars again, this time having more accuracy with their approaches. The long black accordion tube received quite aq bit of attention as the students launched balls and cars down it. What is the best way to get out a car that is stuck? You just shake it! There was a whole lot of shaking going on with the tube, but the students were so proud when they finally freed the cars. Our sensory bin included paper towel tubes and tiny little cars, giving us a chance to explore a different kind of ramp. The Art area contained different kinds of papers and tools to mark on and with. Butcher paper, tissue paper, transparencies, and tin foil were among the choices, as well as chalk, paint stick, crayons, and pastels. The students revisited the tunnel, while also stacking and arranging colored cones. Lots of different kinds of movements emerged as the cones were kicked and arranged for fast feet. Colored modeling clay made for a challenging yet satisfying exploration. Mixed with googly eyes, shells, popsicle sticks, and pipe cleaners, we had quite the collection of sculptures happening. There were even fine pieces of jewelry being made! What was really fun was seeing the kiddos paint bright colors on our baby dolls then, using some bubbly water, giving them a good scrub in the tub.
We gathered together for our story, Little Quack’s New Friend by Lauren Thompson, and sang several songs, including If You’re Happy and You Know It and The Itsy Bitsy Spider.
What I love seeing grow every week are the interactions that the students are having with each other. There is more noticing of who is around, not just what is around and that is a beautiful thing to witness. “What do you want to play today?” and “Let’s try this one” were just a few prompts that happened today between a few of the students. How wonderful is it that we have gotten to this point with only seeing each other for a brief moment each week?
Lastly, I want to thank you for sharing your support during our 29 Hours of Giving. Whether or not you donated, I appreciate all of the support and generosity you show each week.
Sincerely,
Miss Claire
