This morning, Sam, the art teacher paid us a visit! We got a chance to show her how the Owls have been working with watercolors and how we have become the bosses of our brushes.
We've talked about this concept before, but the idea is to push past the
urge to simply "slam" the brushes down on the paper and mix the colors
in the tray into muddy concoctions (no easy tasks for Preschool-age children). The Owls showed Sam our process of water, color, then paper for each shade, and how they try to be very intentional with the control of their brush, focusing on line weight, direction, and delicacy with the brush bristles.
Our dramatic play scenarios have been evolving rapidly since the start of our baby study, and today's happenings only fueled the fire. The Owls were very excited to make a rocket ship out of blocks this morning, but a specific purpose was applied to this vessel: the transportation of baby dolls. After the ship was constructed, a great deal of thought was given to where the babies would ride, with friends deciding that a pillow would be laid to provide a comfortable space for them. They were wrapped, fed, and given toys for their journey. Then, Mike played audio clips of babies crying, and friends were challenged to try to make the imaginary infants stop crying. They were nurtured, rocked, fed, and loved. What a caring bunch of Owls we have!
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| A baby monkey lying with (or rather...under...) the human baby dolls |
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| Mike: "Does your baby like to be in that 'suitcase'?" Alexander: "It's my baby, and my baby likes to be in my 'suitcase'." |
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| Friends with babies in their tummies |
Other Owlings:
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| Board games a la Tamara! |
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| Continuing of the Collaging |
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