Tuesday, January 29, 2013

What's in the box?


During these winter months we've been inspired by the sunlight pouring through our classroom window-creating shadow, refracting light and displaying colors in a brilliant glow.  Using our light box our friends have reinforced this idea, observing the way light can enhance color.  
A recent package delivered by our neighborhood UPS worker held a surprise that would enhance and inspire our work with color and light.
 
We excitedly tear into the package....
One child is sure, "This present is for me!" 




Lo and behold!
Emerging from its cardboard confines are 
RAINBOW BLOCKS! 



They soon discover our new blocks can bathe an entire room in rich color!



Not to mention, we now have buildings with windows!
On our light table, the exploration continues....

 

For these explorers, color and light with a touch of construction is a recipe for FUN!