"Look in my hands!"

Most days at school I am the observer of discovery. Children play and invent and reinvent, and I document and photograph my interpretation of what is happening.
I love my days using my educator lens and valuing the children's work in the very moments it is all unfolding.

There are moments, as well, however, when discovery is delivered to me - literally - by the hands of children. This week, on one particular day, within a short time frame,
2 children came right up to me to show me their most beautiful findings.
My camera was ready.

"Look! I made a heart out of sand!"

"Look! I have a big metal rock and a small black rock!"

I love working in the world of children.

To be allowed to witness the discovery of Amazing and Beautiful things that exist in the world in the spontaneous time frame that children find them - well - that is the reason I continue to teach.

As adults we don't "discover" sand heart or rocks: I know I would not see these things anymore if it weren't for the children.

What have your children discovered lately that was amazing and beautiful?

nest architects

Wow.
Discovering a NEST is such an 
awe inspiring, special moment.

 

nest found on the ground by our fence.

the detailed work of the birds.

close up of all the twigs and bits that were weaved in this nest.

captivating to admire the work of these nest architects.

creating curves with natural items that are straight - impressive!

the beauty of the birds' work to create their home.

(by the way...no worries about the birds (no babies or eggs)...they started a new stronger nest higher in the trees!)
LOOK for natural phenomenon at this gorgeous time of year.
So incredibly spectacular to have a moment of WOW! when playing outside in springtime...
what do you SEE?  what do you HEAR?

the discovery of science

looking for science.

1. am THINKING about science today.

2. was WONDERING if I could find some exemplary photos.

3. was CURIOUS if there would be evidence to share that science exists everyday, inside and outside the classroom.

4. started with the PRESUMPTION that I would be surprised.

the science of PINK.

the science of COOPERATION.

the science of LIGHT.

the science of DOMINOES.

5. decided to COLLECT THE DATA to determine if science was, actually, right there in front of me.

the science of BALANCE.

the science of IMPRINT.

the science of WATER and SAND.

the science of PAINT.

the science of MAGNETS.

the science of ONE POTATO.

6. then EXAMINED the photos.
7. worked to CLASSIFY and REFLECT ON the photos.

the science of a NATURE WALK.

the science of COOKING.

the science of MOVEMENT and SPEED.

the science of YOUR FACE.

the science of ONE MARBLE.

the science of the GARDEN and TEAMWORK.

8. finally DETERMINED that I needed less photos - instead of more or all - for QUALITY instead of QUANTITY.

the science of the PARACHUTE.

the science of GOOPY STUFF.

the science of MUD MIXING.

the science of SIMPLE MACHINES.

the science of MOTION and HOOPS.

9. committed to SHARE MY FINDINGS.

the science of GLITTER.

the science of TESTING and DISCOVERY.

the science of INVESTIGATING.

the science of INFORMATION.

Got science?
look for it. discover it. invent it.