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Learning Takes Shape

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December 17 Everything in nature adheres to the cone, the cylinder and the cube. This statement, from the artist Paul Cezanne, sums up the ongoing work of our pre-kindergartners as they explore mathematics and art through sculpture. This week, their explorations focused on two- and three-dimensional shapes. On Monday morning, the children were greeted with [...]

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The 3rd Dimensions

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December 10 “How many ways can we learn about perimeter and area? We sing it, we draw it, we build it, we count it,” said Ms. Twarog. To prove her point, a group of third graders jumped at the chance to show what they know. They bounded to the front of the classroom for a [...]

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