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The Spider Web
In the forest, we stumbled upon an area with large tree trunks, branches, sticks, and vines intertwined. The children stood together on this entangled mass almost in awe, possibly wondering “What is this? Why is it here?” Some of the children started walking towards it and the rest followed. As we got to the edge, the children stopped and seemed hesitant to proceed. We entered slowly at first, ducking under the low branches to go further inside. Some of the children observed how the entangled mass resembled a spider web. Some wished to climb it. A small group began not only ducking under but climbing over top of the branches,…
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Improvisation with charcoal & paper
Laura and I sit at a table with paper and charcoal and a small group of children. Laura notices a large dark scribbly drawing that had previously been made. She says, “This reminds me of a dark forest. Who want to meet me at the forest?” The children and educators use their charcoal to draw paths to the dark forest. They meet and gather there. They begin to find spiders and bats in the forest. They leave and come back several times. Some are hesitant to return but are encouraged to visit again. Their desire to meet others keeps them coming back.
