Creating A Chandelier

Creating A Chandelier

I love, love, love the look of the “Reggio-Inspired” chandeliers. It was one of the must-do projects with my new class. I wanted to start with a “natural” base.  Well . . . it just so happened that my son had a big pile of dead bushes in his...
Block Habitat Constructions

Block Habitat Constructions

Block play is so rich.  It can expand to include so many different kinds of constructions.  In my block center I have the following materials (in addition to the blocks): large river rocks moss covered “rocks” (floral department) green grass (floral...
Patty’s Class: Hanging Art

Patty’s Class: Hanging Art

There were so many wonderful hanging pieces of beauty and art in Patty's and Jenni's classrooms. The children were inquiring into AIR.  They created wind chimes.  Here are two of those creations. I loved this creation that was hanging over the art table.  On child...
Reggio Inspired: Collections

Reggio Inspired: Collections

Here are snapshots of “collections” from several different Reggio Inspired classrooms.  Enjoy! Pictured taken in a Reggio Inspired Educare classroom. Photo taken at Rosa Parks Preschool. I love the idea of using those old divided boxes for little...