What a fun last day of camp! Today's focus was on architecture and engineering! Day 4: *Together Time* This morning we began camp by discussing the topic of construction. We asked ourselves a series of questions: "What tools are used in construction?" "What kind of buildings or structures do we know? "Who participates in construction?" "Which materials are used in construction?" *Our Structures* Miss Tory passed around wooden square blocks to use as a foundation for our build

Another great day at the studio! Painting, beading, tying, observing,and learning all day! Day 3: *Together Time* We began our day our usual way with coming together as a group. We reviewed the day before and added comments and ideas to our book. Sketching plants that we noticed earlier while on our nature walk! Families will able to see our book during our mini art showcase! *Prism Catchers* Today we explored light and rainbows. We learned about prisms from our friend who ta

Today was stellar! We couldn't wait to have more fun with our campers! Day 1: *Together Time* This summer we attended the University of Tennessee's Early Learning Institute Conference. The conference centered around the ideology of taking children outdoors to experience nature. It was especially centered on the research of Claire Warden and her Floorbook Approach. A class's Floorbook, or in our case a camp's Floorbook, is a tool for documentation in which both the teacher and

It's Monday which means the start of a new camp! We were so excited for our friends to arrive at our studio! This week we will explore a variety of sciences and scientists! Day 1: *Together Time* We spent our beginning moments coming together. After introducing ourselves we discussed different kinds of scientists and what they study. Our friends could either draw or write their responses - or have one of us write it for them. We collected our ideas from our brainstorming sess