We had a short Target Day because of the IOWA Reading Test in the morning.  The kids made the most of their time and accomplished so much!

Unit Study:
We had Session #2 of Peer Coaching on Genius Hour Projects.  The kids gave each other helpful feedback and asked hard questions about progress when necessary.  They are getting pretty good at giving constructive criticism!  I've posted details about the Project on Teams, along with the Genius Hour Project Rubric.

Stations:
The kids enjoyed some collaboration along with creative thinking with a February F2OE.  They had some wonderfully original work!  Can't wait to see all the finished products!

HW:  Finish F2OE and Genius Hour Peer Coaching feedback

Until next time,
​Dr. Kraeger

What a wonderful day of learning!

Affective Skills:
We had a fantastic session creating our Dreams poems and artwork.  Check out some of the finished results in the photos.  I am amazed at their creativity and deep thinking!

Novel Study:
We read a bit more of our novel, hearing about the second failed attempt to retrieve the T. Melvinous from the Lab.  We also discussed Point of View and how those choices impact the story.  

At the end of the day, the kids who finished all their work and had no missing assignments played Kahoot, chess, Minecraft or worked with art materials.  They really enjoyed this time to explore their divergent and convergent thinking in other ways!

No Homework-Have a Super February Break!
Until next time, 
​Dr. Kraeger

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We started strong with great learning on our Target Day!

Affective Skills:
We read a lovely book, Dream-A Tale of Wonder, Wisdom, and Wishes that shows how dreams change over a lifetime. The kids will be writing their own dream poems and creating artwork to go with them, as if they were creating another page in the book.

Algebraic Thinking:
We moved ahead on our Hands on Equations to tackle two new lessons.  The kids were up to the challenge!  

Unit Study:
We continued our Genius Hour research.  The last day to work on Genius Hour Projects in class will be March 18th.  Students will begin sharing Projects March 25th and continue with a few each class until all have been shared.

Novel Study:
Our book is getting exciting as Ellie learns more about science and herself!  The kids enjoyed the challenge of a Kahoot and then got a turn to create their own Kahoot questions!

Stations:
There was so much divergent thinking on the 14th Goldfish F2OE!  The kids are so good at creating interesting and original solutions to the challenges presented!  They also gave their convergent thinking skills a workout with a choice of a Grid-style puzzle or a Perplexor.  

HW:  Seesaw-novel study questions

Until next time,
​Dr. Kraeger