Working in the Wonder Studio: A Tale of Two Bunnies

Four years ago, as we lived through COVID restrictions, I continued to work in the Wonder Studio with students, and crafting became our safe haven. I had considered abandoning for a year, but the children would stop me in the hallway or during classes and ask, “When is Wonder Studio starting again?  You need to get it up and running!”  I could not disappoint them.  I have been privileged to work alongside some of the bravest and most brilliant little girls who would not take “NO!” for an answer. So, I kept offering times throughout that COVID year, stopping occasionally when restrictions prevented us from meeting.

Working in the Wonder Studio: Sewing up Some New Friends

The girls learn about sewing, making mistakes, and perseverance.  I learn about how these students approach a task:  how they plan, how they organize, and how they problem  solve. I also learn how to help them when they are stuck and what motivates them.  I have come to understand how important this half-hour is for them as students and for me as a teacher.