no students today
teachers get together to talk and play
and
to see how it feels for our kids
as we encourage them to experiment
to play with the process
rather than make a project
for the pure joy of creation
we try out materials
with no expected outcome
just for the chance to see what will happen
when we are finished
we share what we’ve made with each other
and as it happens
each one is a beauty in its own way.
—
“colours are brighter when the mind is open.”
-adriana alarcon
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
colors ARE brighter with an open mind…true that!
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susie – everything is )
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and since I have been told I have a hole in my head, I feel qualified in that open mind category…that’s a good thing after all! 😉
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😺
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and like a parachute, the mind works better when it’s open
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Absolutely
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Work perk!!!!
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Yes!
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you are very good teachers!!!
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We keep learning)
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You work at a great school, Beth, a truly beautiful collection of minds.
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We are all different which makes it great – just like the kids )
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What a brilliant idea… explore the process, not the project. Here’s some stuff, do whatever you want with it. Love it!
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Exactly!
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Exactly)
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Sounds like a marvelous exercise!
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It was great
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It was )
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What a wonderful experience. I love the colors and the inhibition to create.
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Yes )
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sounds like a fun thing to do with the kids and teachers alike
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Yes , it’s a good exercise for all ages)
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So much fun with coworkers adds to the quality of all who pass thru the school’s doors, Beth. ❤
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it absolutely does )
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Bravo! Adults sometimes forget to create, just for the fun of it and sharing this together makes it even better. I also think the quote you included is wonderful.
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that is so very true, ali. and thank you –
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unfortunately if you saw my art I’d have to pass it off as one of the children’s and I suspect none of them would have wanted it. Great idea though.
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oh, these were our pieces of art, the adults, and not the children’s, so i think you would fit right int )
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I knew that but I imagined you all busy at your work of art and when you are finished looking at mine and asking ‘Is that your’s?’ to which I’d reply, ‘No. Of course not. This is some poor misfortunate childs art who is obviously destined to great things away from a pencil and crayons.’ 🙂
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hahahaha – me too )
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LOVE the quote. “Colors are brighter when the mind is open.” So true.
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it is –
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