Spiderweb

In our literacy center, otherwise knows as our office, we have a variety of materials. Mason found a paper spider and some black pipe cleaners. He said that he wanted to make a spider web. He knew he needed a hole in the spider's tummy so he got a hole punch and asked for help to punch it. Then to create the web, he twisted the pipe cleaners together and made sure the spider was hanging down. He was so very proud! Other kids at the table noticed and wanted to make spider webs, too.

Sometimes the lines between literacy and art are blurry and that is just fine! Mason had to use very specific language to describe what materials he needed and what help he needed. Adults don't just jump in and assume what the children want. We make them tell us. Spoken language is literacy, too!