Unit Study:
We continued our Survivor-Oregon Trail research. The kids are discovering so much interesting information! I hope it will help their "Pioneer Selves" survive on the Trail.
Algebraic Thinking:
We continued our Hands On Equations with Lesson 15 Extra Practice to cement our learning before we move on to Word Problems next time. Oooh, they're going to work so hard!
Dot Day Divergent Thinking:
We started the day with collaborative Dot Creations. Check out their creativity in the Group Creations! Next we moved on to Dot Stations. The kids could choose to create a Watercolor Dot Doodle, Dot Doodle for a Friend, or Dot Transformation. We also competed in a Dot STEM Tribal Challenge. The kids had a blast! Take a look at their creations! We also participated in the International Dot Day Flipgrid LIve Event with Peter Reynolds, author of the Dot. What fun!
Affective Skills:
We watched a short video about our "Future 80th Birthday Party". The kids had to brainstorm what they would want their friends and family to say about them at their 80th Birthday Party. We'll revisit these ideas next time to begin creating our Personal Mission Statements.
We continued our Mindfulness Practice with "Mindful Minute". The kids had a chance to focus on listening to a bell as a way to clear their minds. It worked well!
Until next time,
Dr. Kraeger