We are mad for construction around here.  It is so collborative, and it is beautiful to watch.

Images

Today I am sharing the images that I shared at the Brussels Pecha Kucha night a few weeks ago.  I was also going to share my notes, but since I did not really stick with them, I will try to let the images speak for themselves.  If you have any questions, I'm happy to answer.

I have been neglecting this space a bit and focusing on the classroom blog for the parents.  So here are two photos of our community mural that the children have been working on.  Our big, beautiful spread will be finished tomorrow.

Rubrics for Play

I'm not much for assessment, especially with very young children.  I think that we can learn a lot about children by being careful observers and facilitators in their work.

That said, this rubric from Play England, via playscapes, helps people who are designing play spaces to think about how they will be used by children.  It promotes thinking that makes each play space unique to its environment and the people who will be using it, encouraging collaborative planning among people rather than a flip through a catalog to find something within budget.

The 10 design principles that the rubric is based on are all about personalization and individuality and inclusion.  Reading through them makes me think that these principles are not only a good way to think about outdoor play, but indoor work spaces as well.