The past couple of weeks we have been doing open studio style art lessons. Each day there are between five to seven different activities available in the room. The kids use trays and choose their supplies before settling down to work. This week we had sled kites, mandalas, origami, tempera paint, drawing from instructional books, soft wire/small beads. Next week we will be doing different kinds of weaving. The kids love this style of classroom set up the best. They love the freedom within the supported structure. The really amazing part of this style of teaching for me is the diversity of the outcomes, and the joy of the children. It makes our time together this amazing time of exploration and discovery.
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