Liz's Class Notes

The Senior Learners are in residence at the Watermill Center this month, where they are developing a performance of The Lexicon Project in collaboration with artist Philippe Cheng. An in-process performance is scheduled for Wednesday, January 28, from 1:00–2:00 PM at the Watermill Center. We look forward to sharing this evolving work with our community.

Alongside this creative work, students are deepening their understanding of the American Revolution through Ken Burns’ documentary series. They are currently working in small groups to design tabletop games focused on the thirteen colonies, the Iroquois Confederation, and England’s Royal Proclamation of 1763. Through the process of creating fun and interactive games, students are strengthening their knowledge of these important historical topics while learning to collaborate, problem-solve, and think creatively.

We are also riveted by our current read-aloud, The Thing About Jellyfish, a National Book Award finalist. The book’s beautiful writing and fascinating ideas have sparked rich discussions about science, autism, social relationships, and the challenges of communicating with others.

Together, these experiences reflect our deep thinking across disciplines—connecting art, history, literature, and science in meaningful and lasting ways.