Choices Choices Choices
I am thinking about the upcoming term and a project we'll be doing with students. I would like to offer open ended activities to supplement a directed one, but it's always my struggle to know how much 'choice" to offer. I know the value of it, I see how much students like it. Much like open ended play, it can be very engaging! This past summer we looked at Louise Nevelson and created box 3D collages inspired by her large scale ones. I saw students slow down and thoughtfully assemble their boxes. I enjoyed seeing them rearranging and playing with the various items I had available for them. It was interesting seeing all the different ways they used the same things in their own compositions. It was a lot of work gathering and offering the materials, but it was one of those projects where I could see the process, and saw how engaged the kids were. Hmm. This is the stuff I need to remember when I plan this new activity. Give choice, facilitate opportunities to problem
