The children have been exploring shape. I begin this session by
asking the children what a shape is. They call out their own
theories and add to and challenge each other’s theories. Ryan:
It’s lines Nia: Not only lines, because it’s curves too. Hal:
Yes, lines and curvey shapes Nikhil: Like circle because circle
is [...] We have begun a collaborative inquiry into shape. The
central idea is that the paths and boundaries of natural space
can be described by shape, which helps us to understand and
explain our world. We want the children to develop their
understanding that shapes have characteristics that can be
described and compared, and to begin [...] In Japan, Shichi-Go-
San is a special festival for children who are three, five or
seven years. Children of these ages dress in traditional clothes
and go to the shrine to pray for long life. They get special,
very long candy called Chitose Ame symbolizing healthy growing
and a long life. Today, at our meeting, Yuri [...] Throughout
the school year, we shall be vi