I thought many times about posting to the blog last week... Usually as I was falling asleep or waking up! Planting, watering, planning and setting out new work, sharing time with the children (and trying to catch up on the dishes) ate up all my time...
I was so happy with the materials that I picked up at Mission Restaurant Supply last Monday: pitchers, small dishes, funnels, interesting dishes and spoons and scoops... And the children were so happy with the transfer work that was created with them. Here are some pictures and videos.
As always, I am struck by the child's discernment in working with the materials that suit them. A child may choose new work that is unsuited for them, due to its newness, but when it does not meet their needs, they quickly put it away. And when it does meet their needs, nothing can tear them away.
Notice Dylan and Noah's focus in these two videos. There are plenty of distractions going on around them, but they are completely focused on their work. (Also notice the important interpersonal work that Oliver and Sam are performing in the background of the second video--awesome!)
Here are other images from last week...
Ninth Street Schoolhouse Visitors:
More work videos:
And, finally, our muddy adventure on Friday!
Don't forget: Community Night is this Friday! 5-7 pm at The Joyful Garden. Pizza slices and juice boxes for $1 each. The Back Forty will be open!
