Embracing the Process

May 24, 2022 ~ wordancerblog ~ 6 Comments

The process is the learning, and they are totally engaged and in the flow of creating. The key is to embrace the process.

wordancerblog on Working in the Wonder Studio: Setting the StageJanuary 30, 2026
I'm a dreamer, Trish. Why can't it be the norm? There'd definitely be more joy and more insights into how…
Trish on Working in the Wonder Studio: Setting the StageJanuary 29, 2026
I loved reading this observation: "I was just setting the stage for children to create. They did not need help;…
wordancerblog on Working in the Wonder Studio: Setting the StageJanuary 28, 2026
Come to New Jersey anytime, Kim. You have an open invitation!
kimhaynesjohnson on Working in the Wonder Studio: Setting the StageJanuary 28, 2026
What's so fascinating is that children are accepting and agreeable when it comes to working together (mostly)- - far more…
Anita Ferreri on Working in the Wonder Studio: Setting the StageJanuary 27, 2026
I think you should give yourself a round of applause for inspiring their creativity!

6 responses to “Embracing the Process”

NYOCW

May 24, 2022

This made my day. Lucky girls. The Wonder Studio is a brilliant idea!

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Terje

May 24, 2022

This celebration of creativity of a young artist was a pleasure to read. I cheer for the safe, inviting and inspiring space your Wonder Studio is.

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1. wordancerblog
  
  May 24, 2022
  
  Thank you, Terje. I keep trying to hold onto joy, and children are a good source for that!
  
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Maureen Young Ingram

May 24, 2022

Laila works instinctively like an artist! We have so much to learn from her. I love that she declared that she loves the process itself – and then later you noted, “She often finds things I didn’t know I had. ” – what a fabulous outcome from process-seeking!! Thank you for sharing this – and thank you for hosting a Wonder Studio; how lucky your students are!!

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Book Dragon

May 24, 2022

Your final paragraph resonated strongly with me. Provide students with open ended activities and they will dazzle you with their creativity, curiosity, and ingenuity. Your students are fortunate that you have established this safe space for them.

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1. wordancerblog
  
  May 24, 2022
  
  Thank you! I am trying to show our faculty how important this space is. The kids know and they keep telling the adults how important it is to them to have time to create and not have adults come up with the project.
  
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