Scaffolding each other's learning: The Symbol Curtain Though our work with the wire/tube has been about creating our very own symbol curtain, the most interesting observations have been the ways in which the children are supporting and encouraging each other. They are using their knowledge, words, and abilities to demonstrate in order to help each other achieve their symbols. Zoe has been a leader in sharing her knowledge about wrapping and twisting wire, and how to attach pieces -- something she and Pierce worked on the day they created their own symbols. "I'm going to come and help." - Zoe If Christopher wants to connect these pieces of his symbol with that wire, how could he do it? “I know how to twist it. Pierce showed me. [he needs to] Twist it.” - Zoe [She puts the wire with his pieces, and addresses him directly] “I’ll show you how, Christopher.” - Zoe
"I kind of need help." - Caroline, 3.9 years
Wire spheres:
Stay tuned! Our symbol curtain is coming soon! Scaffolding each other's learning: Swinging with Win and Adaline We've observed that the children are beginning to support each other in many, many ways. They are kindly offering help and also approaching each other to request support. “Did you feel that? That’s what you have to do.” - Adaline Adaline and Win were pushing each other on the swing, and it took some team work to figure out how to get onto this new "swing" and to determine the best way to push the other one, but together, they did it! Scaffolding each other's learning: Clay "I'm just going to help you. I'm kind of supporting her, right? Like you and Melanie do. I'm kind of telling her what do." - Adaline, 4.4 years
Threading and SewingAs we prepared to celebrate Valentine's day, Henri shared with us that he and his mom spent time punching holes and threading string through them as part of his Valentine's prep. It inspired us to set this up as part of our Valentine's message center. Christopher and Zoe were the first to discover it and their incredible work inspired other children. You may have noticed that the low table and spool have been set up with a variety of materials for the children to challenge their fine motor skills -- it even inspired them to want to sew! Special Visitors this weekSnack hangout and readers -- Jackie and Laura
Jill!
Around the room this week:Impromptu Clay Pinch Pots
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