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Working in the Wonder Studio: Finding Our Dreams & Voices

April 23, 2024April 24, 2024 ~ wordancerblog ~ 7 Comments

This month, the 4th graders have taken over the studio.  Some of them are painting on small canvases, some are making spring wreaths, some are learning to sew pillows, and a few of them are exploring how to turn boxes and tubes into working machines. 

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  1. Alice Tabor-Nine's avatar
    Alice Tabor-Nine on Somehow: Thoughts on Life, Love, & Anne LamottFebruary 25, 2026

    Love, love your poem... such a metaphor of the storms of life we are often called to endure. And with…

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    wordancerblog on Somehow: Thoughts on Life, Love, & Anne LamottFebruary 25, 2026

    Thank you, Ramona. Yes, the photos are mine. I haven't read Stitches. I must have missed that one. Thanks again.

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    kimhaynesjohnson on Somehow: Thoughts on Life, Love, & Anne LamottFebruary 24, 2026

    Joanne, your final stanza says it all: Look up and I see sky,I know I will endureand spring will return.Surely…

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    margaretsmn on Somehow: Thoughts on Life, Love, & Anne LamottFebruary 24, 2026

    We’ve gotten the cold but not the snow. Even so, I am curled up in a blanket reading and drinking…

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7 responses to “Working in the Wonder Studio: Finding Our Dreams & Voices”

  1. Debbie Lynn Avatar
    Debbie Lynn
    April 23, 2024

    In my deep voice, “What a delightful, memorable teaching moment!” I love this Wonder Studio concept! 🙂

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    Diane Anderson (newtreemom)
    April 23, 2024

    What a wonder!

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    Trish
    April 23, 2024

    I absolutely LOVE reading this! First all the truth in your comments about self-directed learning and the magic of the Wonder Studio speaks to fundamental education efficacy. More than that is the interaction with Pearl. I had to use voices as I read your exchange. Precious! Teaching is so much about learning. Joyful!

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    kimhaynesjohnson
    April 23, 2024

    I love the deep voice that wasn’t a whisper, I love that Pearl found the joy in the wonder studio, and I love that there is a rug named Paint Chip. I’m thankful there are teachers like you – – and oh, how I would love a wonder studio too!

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    1. wordancerblog Avatar
      wordancerblog
      April 24, 2024

      Kim – The wonder studio has an old bench that I’d like the kids to refinish and paint. Do you have any tips on how to refinish a wood bench with children?

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  5. margaretsmn Avatar
    margaretsmn
    April 24, 2024

    This story is priceless. What a wonder-filled world you open up for these children!

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  6. Barb Edler Avatar
    Barb Edler
    April 24, 2024

    I can feel the wonderful energy and creativity in your classroom from reading your post. Your students are lucky to have you!

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