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The Value of Handwork and Handicrafts

November 8, 2018December 29, 2018 Maria Arana1 Comment

“Busy hands, happy heart.”      I enjoy creating items with my hands.  I was influenced by my dad who enjoyed to making handicrafts in his free time.  I grew up watching him make beautiful things with his hands.  When he was very young he was ill and my grandparents wouldn’t let him go out toContinue reading The Value of Handwork and Handicrafts →

Invitations to Write

October 30, 2018December 29, 2018 Maria AranaLeave a comment

“Writing is making marks that have meaning.” -Jennifer Hallissy      It is an exciting time when children begin writing.  Young children make marks and scribbles on paper and imitate the letter forms they see around them when they start writing.  As some children move from early childhood to childhood their interest in writing wanesContinue reading Invitations to Write →

Creative Thinking

October 22, 2018December 29, 2018 Maria AranaLeave a comment

     When many of us think about creativity we think of the arts.  I often imagine an artist painting in a studio or a musician composing music but creative thinking also exists in mathematics, science, and athletics.  Children exhibit interest in different areas and we can encourage the behaviors that lead to creative thinkingContinue reading Creative Thinking →

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Welcome to the Guided Learning Studio! I’m Maria. A mom of three and a former classroom teacher turned tutor. I am committed to providing engaging learning experiences based on a learner’s needs and interests.

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Happy New Year!
Work desk turned creative spot for 2023. Exploring oil pastel and color with inspo from @pearfleur video.
👩🏽‍🎨 I finally gave our maker space some attention. A clean table for a holiday season of painting & crafting. 🎨🎄
The first mathy craft of the season- #kusudamaorigami !
Fun day cheering in DVCC runners at the state meet on Saturday.
Started out the morning with a trail run and followed it by some teacher crafts with items I purchased yesterday from my teacher haul.

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