Kindergarten Sculpts with Sand

Continuing their work with sand, kindergarteners were given the opportunity to work with a mixture of sand, water, and corn starch – which will harden and keep its form over time. In order to make the mixture, you have to heat it to activate the properties of the cornstarch. They were also given a variety…

Kindergarten Starts with Sand

Our plan for Kindergarten this year is to explore different media each quarter, giving them an opportunity to experience and experiment with a variety of materials.  The new group of five-year-olds entering school have been starting with sand and water. We started with dry sand.  It didn’t take long to discover that it doesn’t stick…