Itty Bitty Arts Camp | Up, Up & Away | Day 2 & 3
The adventure continues…We have continued talking about Adventures. Yesterday during our community circle time, we started our small group discussions (approx 6 kids together with a teacher) where we talk about the question of the day. This is a great way for us to explore our theme and have a little practice sharing and listening in small groups. At the end of each circle discussion, I ask the kids to look the other members of their group in the eye and say, “Thanks for talking to me.”
Yesterday, the question of the day was, “What do we learn from adventures?” Here are some of the brilliant responses:
- ” We see cool animals and explore them.” -Shoshanna
- “Sometimes there are people who are going to be there that you don’t know.” -Rachel
- “We get a new backpack.” -Oliver
- “We learn that everybody has an adventure sometimes.” -Frances
We do everything in a circle at Glitter & Razz
Today, the question of the day is “What problems can go wrong on an adventure?”
- “A blizzard. You could get lost, buried in the snow.” -Gus
- “If you got sick. To sick.” -Jade
- “You get poked with a nail.” -Elias
- “You might run off and get lost.” -Sequari
Wednesday is always, what we call, our “problem day.” It is the day that we discuss the function of problems and conflicts in a story. It is also the day that tends to actually have the most conflicts. Our theory is that, in a week long camp, it takes 2 days for the kids to feel comfortable enough with each other and the structure that, by the 3rd day, they are ready to test all of it. Today, so far, so good. This amazing staff is working very hard and is on top of everything. The only thing we have encountered so far is an issue of sharing toys where we had to explain, “If you want to play with toys, then you have to share. If you don’t feel like sharing, that’s okay, but that means you have to do something else like find your own quiet spot and read a book.”
For some more highlights of Tuesday and Wednesday, let’s let some pics tell the stories…
When kids finish their art projects in class, they can play with toys on the turtle mat.
...or, they can do a whole other art project...
Cassie introduced her "friend" Debbie to interview our characters in the play.
In Kids Choice, dress up is definitely the most popular activity. Connect 4 is a close second.
In Magic Messes, Martin leads young artists in "making waves" with pastels and paint.
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