Projects

The engine of deeper learning

Projects and meaning

Projects can last a few weeks, months, or years.

As long as the research is meaningful and yields deeper knowledge, we follow the paths. Here are some examples of our favorites.

the piano lesson

There is an old piano in the Exploratorium. The piano swallowed a fly, oh my, perhaps she’ll make a shrill.

we will add and subtract sound as the students perform the piano dissection with surgical precision.

Truly a piano is a most remarkable instrument. Both string and percussion, it has a lot to say—a lot to offer to the kindergartener’s inquisitive mind. It is a treasure trove of mathematical facts, correspondence, and engineering!

The relationship between the parts of the piano also teaches our students team work and harmony. We could not dream of a better metaphor for the work of kindergarten.

In giving his body to science the transformation of the piano will reach new heights as the piano project continues.