This week the students made their own dream catchers. We used paper plates, yarn, and beads. Everybody was so creative! You can see an example that was our inspiration here: http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/dream-catcher. We were going to include the feathers also, but
Lava Lamps
We started class by making lava lamps in the kitchen. Thanks to everyone who sent bottles! In a 20 oz or 1 liter bottle, we added about 1.5 inches of water. We then filled the bottle about 2/3 with vegetable
Fun In The Gym
Bam!
Louise Nevelson
This week class learned about Louise Nevelson and her “found objects” sculptures. Students then selected their favorite items from a bin of random things and made their own sculptures in the style of Nevelson. After the sculptures were created, students
Air Dry Clay
This week I brought in some air dry clay and explained directions something similar to these,https://www.gatheringbeauty.com/blog//2014/06/diy-stamped-clay-bowls.html for clay bowls. Well,I guess the kids took my speaches about different ways to be creative to heart. I don’t think a single kid
Drama
We read the books: “Purple, Green and Yellow” and “show and tell”, both by Robert Munsch. We continued working on our play: Aliens vs. Wizards “, We practiced different ways to enter the stage and present our group (Aliens/Wizards) and
Alphabet
This class started out with a reading of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle and was followed by each Quark making a caterpillar to take home. The students then explored letters and words using play doh and alphabet cookie
Paper Planes
We did an assignment with symmetry. A continuation of the paper planes theme. The kids had to make a symmetrical design using a ruler and exact measurement, cut out symmetrical design with scissors, and use some form of color on
Math Games
I asked the kids what they would like to learn in math games. They gave some great suggestions of games and puzzles. I told them we would incorporate as much as we could. But that I would also be bringing