Nothing without joy!
Nothing without joy! Niente Senza Gioia! Loris Malaguzzi, one of the founders of the pre-primary schools of Reggio Emilia exclaimed this simple yet powerful statement. This photo …
06 Feb
The calm and then the storm
The calm and then the storm
On Friday, February 5th, we arrived at school knowing that a huge snowstorm was coming our way. The Federal government was on leave and DC …
28 Dec
“For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream.” -Vincent Van Gogh
“For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream.” -Vincent Van Gogh
The Solstice Moon Ritual in the Art Studio was Singing This Little Light of Mine Dancing in the Moonlight Listening to The Moon poem Placing shooting stars around our necks Holding …
03 Dec
High things
High things
In Reggio and at SWS the role of teacher is as researcher. I have found, that when researching children, the researcher is equally the subject …
15 Nov
In small places
In small places
What is imagination? I asked a group of 4 year olds. “When you wake from a dream and then you have to go back to bed.” “It’s …
04 Nov
The space between “learning”
The space between “learning”
It’s funny how culture and ritual can define a place. In my studio, I have always had an old phonograph player. Children know, in their …
24 Oct
Looks Like Fishes and a Dance
Looks Like Fishes and a Dance
I returned this week from an intensive week-long international study session in Reggio-Emilia. What a gift to be immersed in dialogue with such a diverse …
11 Oct
…and it looks like all my dreams
…and it looks like all my dreams
“My house is me and I am it. My house is where I like to be, and it looks like all my dreams.” -Mr. Plumbean Imagining, …
27 Sep
Evidence of a Memory
Evidence of a Memory
The art studio butterflies emerged last week. The week was filled with the combination of color, light, form, shape, & projection all inspired by the two …