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Friday, June 2, 2023

6/1/2023

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What a Day!

The last day of school has arrived so quickly!  We spent the last day of KW doing some of our favorite things: playing outside, drawing, SMALL WORLD, legos and light table.

What a Year!

We also took time to watch a slide show that featured photos from our time together this year!
​We hope you enjoy it!

Have a Wonderful Summer!

We wish the best to our friends that are moving on to new schools.  For everyone else, we will see you next year in CW!

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

5/30/2023

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Our Last Week!

As our year comes to a close, we are trying to finish up our work.  Most of the children's books will be complete and the rest can be finished at home.  The children are looking forward to sharing their work with their families!
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The children's bags are ready and will be sent home this week!

Building Small 

Of course we had to have small world during our last week!  Mimi pointed out that the building on the light table is also like small world.  

Building Big

Yesterday we children had the opportunity to build with large blocks as well.  After starting the building we added projections to further develop their ideas.  Some of their reflections:
   Ford - This is better than small world.
   Seon - Both of them are good.
​   Wilder - we built high and built with Hogwarts.  I like that!
   Cape - The whole city seemed bigger (with the projection).
   Mimi - The light made it more beautiful. 

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Wilder points out that he built a bell tower in front of the St. John's projection.
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A projection of small world made it into our big building landscape.
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Building with a projection of Hogwarts is always popular.
Today children built with the hollow blocks again.  Although we didn't use light projection, we added magnatiles to the mix.  

Watercolor Work

This week children have been drawing and working with watercolors.  Many children painted on paper that had strips of tape on it.  Once the paint is dry, they peel off the  tape and see the white space that is left.  

The Peeling Process

Outdoor Fun

The weather has been practically perfect!  We've been enjoying group games and playing with sand and water while outside.  Jack spent some time with us outside today.  

A Special Guest!

What could be better than a visit from Brigitte!  The children were so happy to see her and she was delighted to spend time with them!
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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

5/23/2023

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A Quick Look at Our Day

The school is buzzing with portfolio conferences and other end-of-year routines.  
 Here's our day in photos!

Drawing and Letter Writing

Continue Collage Work

Small World and Light Table Scenarios

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Monday, May 22, 2023

5/22/2023

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This week!

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It's hard to believe, but there are only 7 more days of KW.  This week, we have some things to finish, like our books, collage boxes, and portfolio name tags.  
Last Friday, we asked children what they wanted to include for  our final days together.   Here's the list that children and teachers developed:
  • Small World,
  • Building with Projections,
  • Lego Day,
  • Watercolors and other Painting,
  • Dance Parties,
  • Collage (added by Ellie, who has completed at least 5 collages!)
We will include as many of these as possible during our last two weeks!
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Friday, May 19, 2023

5/19/2023

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Container Collage

Children have been collaging images and papers on a variety of boxes this week.  They are looking forward to taking them home and using them for a variety of purposes.
What do they think they will put in the box?
   Lucas - If I have too many Pokemon cards for my binder, I'll put them in here.
    Hugh - Yeah! I'll take the extra Pokemon cards in the back of my binder and put them in here.
    Cate - Pokemon cards.
   Luke - I'll use it for my Pokemon cards and my treasures.
    Frances - Memories of Lucie and other stuff.
    Remy - Clothes for my American Girl doll.
   Cal - I'll put shells in mine.  I have one million shells.  
​    Bailee - Mine is for puppies.
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Everything else....

Magnatiles, small world, creating portfolio name tags, and finishing our books also kept us busy!

Have a great weekend!!

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

5/17/2023

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Gifts of Appreciation

In April, children worked diligently on a collaborative weaving.  The weaving was a gift for a frequent reader of our blog, so we tried to keep the finished product and the recipient a secret.  Last night, Jess Bieligk received the weaving as a thank you gift for her years of service on our Board of Directors!    Thank you, Jess!
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​We are also thankful for Maggie, who is doing a phenomenal job as our substitute.  Yesterday, the Tucker children presented her with a gift of a clay snack plate that incorporates her favorite color.  

​Thank you, Maggie!

A New Kind of Collage

Children explored a new way to use collage techniques.  They began by gluing papers and images to boxes.  As they worked, the children carefully placed pictures reflecting their personal design  choices.  
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A quick look at everything else...

Children worked on their name tags for the portfolio bags that will be distributed in a few short weeks!  Children also created environments and engaging stories at the light table and and in small world.
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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

5/16/2023

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This Week

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This week, we will work on a new kind of collage. Children will be able to use papers and images to embellish boxes that may eventually be used to store their treasures. Like the rest of the school, we are starting our preparation for the end of the year.  It's time to make tags for our portfolios.  Children are getting excited about bringing their work home!   We also are looking forward to creating cool scenarios at the light table and in small world.  
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Friday, May 12, 2023

5/12/2023

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An Announcement!

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After months of thinking, talking, and negotiating, we have a new name for KW:  
Children's Workshop!
Along the way children and families shared so many ideas, both practical and fanciful.  It became evident that people liked the word "workshop," as it reflects the many experiences that are available in the program.  Recently, our choices were "Afternoon Workshop" or "Children's Workshop."   There was some debate, but it was ultimately decided that putting  children into the name of the program made sense for our school.  
"I'm still going to call it KW."
                                                                 A few KW/CW children
Be sure to check out the updated hallway documentation next week!

Outdoor Ice!

We had extended outdoor time today and brought out ice to keep things cool!  
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Cape - I'm making it sandy like a sand castle.
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Bailee enjoyed making the ice dirty and then cleaning it off.
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Jade and Luke made rings.
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The polar bears are standing guard.
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A polar bear castle.
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Hugh - It's a marshmallow.

Other outdoor fun this week

Books!

Thanks to Elena for spending the day with us on Wednesday and reading books written by the KW crew.  Thanks also to Molly, for serving as guest reader of these fun stories.
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Have a Wonderful Weekend!
​Happy Mother's Day!

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

5/10/2023

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Continuing with Collage

We started the week with more collages.  Once again, we can consider these principles of design that are evident in the work.  For example:
Balance - A way of combining elements to add a feeling of equilibrium or stability to the composition.  Balance can be either symmetrical or asymmetrical.
Emphasis or Contrast - A way of combining elements to stress the differences between those elements.
Proportion - A principle of design that refers to the relationship of certain elements to the whole  and to each other.
Harmony - A way of combining similar elements in an artwork to accent their similarities.
Variety - An element of design that is concerned with diversity or contrast (e.g. different shapes, sizes, textures, colors, etc.)
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The theme for Wilder's collage was "Nature."
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Jade said, "It's Christmas for these animals."
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Finlay included shiny elements and jewels (and legos!) for the Pharaohs in his collage.
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Cape was excited to include African animals in his collage.
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Hugh wanted to include "cool cars" in his collage. He enjoyed perching himself on the roof of one!
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Michael's theme was "Outside Stuff."
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Frannie added to her collage. She said, "My collage is about dogs. I put the ice cream on because ice cream makes me happy."
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Remy added trees to her "Silly Town" collage.

Building Big!

" We're going to need a ladder."      Hugh                

The ladder was necessary as children built well above their heads yesterday.  The building featured a series of secret doors for making escapes!
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The Return of Small World!

Snorty, Stingray, and all their friends were back in action today.  The teddy bears hosted a holiday celebration!
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Monday, May 8, 2023

5/8/2023

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Our Week

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Collages were a big hit last week and several children are interested in continuing the thread this week.    There will be big building, small building, and light table building.  We also intend to make an announcement regarding the KW name change.  We can't wait to get started!
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