February 05th, 2021

Clay the Day Away

Today we took time for another clay exploration, this time taking a minute to observe the texture and compression of the clay:

It’s soft clay today. I’m trying to flatten it all the way. It’s like Ms. Brigitte making dough - CC
Look at mine. I’m trying to get it flat- George
This is so strong I can’t even push it- Marley

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As the exploration continued, some friends decided to flatten the clay and draw in it using clay tools. 
That looks like a circus? I can cut these parts off- CC
I made an underground tunnel- George 
I made a real rainbow - Lochie
It’s silly (hair) because it’s a clown and he’s holding a rope, and there's a monkey- CC

Jack took the opportunity to make maps for his friends, leaving them in their mailboxes. Lochie was delighted when he found his! 


Look what I made was a map. It’s for if you get lost. Jack

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He was so delighted, he joined Jack at the message center to create his own. Both were joined shortly after by Violet who examined some pieces of cut paper. 

Does this look like a moon? - Violet
It looks like a semicircle, like a half moon - Lochie
When you flip it over it looks like a turtle, like a turtle shell - Violet
Now what are you making?- Jack 
I’ll make balloons like this - Violet 

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We also dropped our letter to Tucker off while they were outside! There was some debate about where to leave it, but ultimately we chose this corner table. Have a great weekend!