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Curiosity Lab at AMS Labposium

This active learning environment offered opportunities to uncover the joy and challenge found through creative experiences. AMS Leadership Labposium attendees explored ways to expand innovation comfort zones as they engaged in playful learning individually and with others. They discovered the power of collaborative problem-solving to value new insights and deeper relationships, reflected Montessori practice through a kaleidoscopic lens that generated a-ha moments of wonder and a sense of well-being and community through creative work. As part of the work, attendees had the opportunity to share creative learning experiences as they built innovative energy and design.

Participants were given the opportunity to complete one of 14 different creative experiences. We're excited to share their submissions with you.

AMS Labposium attendees participating in the Curiosity Lab activity, Do you see what I see?
AMS Leadership Labposium attendees participating in the Curiosity Lab activity, Playing with Dominos
AMS Labposium attendees participating in the Curiosity Lab activity, "There Are No Rules!"

Activities from the Lab

Create a Disappearing Image

Participants used a paint brush and water to create a story on Buddha paper then share their creations.

Montessori Concepts & Connection
  • Hand eye coordination
  • Concentration
  • Design
  • Patterns
  • Color gradation
  • Precision
  • Fine motor skills
  • Creativity

Creating Straight Lines

Participants were instructed to create an image with twist ties.

Montessori Concepts & Connection
  • Design
  • Fine motor coordination
  • Creativity
  • Geometry concepts

 

Nature's Gifts

Participants were instructed to create a design using natural materials such as pinecones, acorns, leaves, straw, sticks, stones, and more. They were able to create either a design or word.

Montessori Concepts & Connection
  • Biology & nature
  • Designs
  • Observation
  • Patterns

Design

Words 

Designing Angles: Putting Them All Together

Participants were instructed to take the available Constructive Triangle pieces and put them together in any way they chose, noticing the relationships and connections.

Montessori Concepts & Connection
  • Relationships
  • Connections
  • Observation
  • Patterns

There Are No Rules!

Participants were given the opportunity to build and create anything using the materials provided (the Pink Tower and the Brown Stairs).

Montessori Concepts & Connection
  • Dimension
  • Comparing
  • Contrasting
  • Balancing