All the World's a Stage

dance from Stefanie Mendoza on Vimeo

R&W from Stefanie Mendoza on Vimeo.

Summer Arts Camp 2012

Class of 2012!

write what you know

Those of you who know Elsa will not be surprised what she spelled out.

It's salami for those of you not fluent in preschool.

The translator

Classified cards are a fantastic way to build vocabulary.  As children have more experience reading, they can sound out the labels and match them to the picture.  The children can be reading words that may be too difficult in another context.  They can also check their work by turning over the card and seeing if it matches the label.

This moment is so fantastic because Francisco is sounding out a word and Tueli is able to 'hear' it, even before Francisco does!

First snow fall.

 Our first snow inspired Lucy and Weston to write out some of the Frosty the Snowman lyrics.

Elsa's Frosty

 Tueli's snowman is sad because his 

brother has moved away.

Lucy's family of snowmen

 Weston's snowman

Francisco's snowman

same materials different results

I set out bingo daubers, paint and empty toilet paper rolls and let the children explore.  I find them all incredibly beautiful, individually and as a group. 

Hallowe'en!

 Light stick dance party!