For our first class, we worked together as a group to reproduce some old portraits. Some brave volunteers would sign up to be subjects, and (based on the image) we would decide on the background and how to frame the
We started the day reading “Planting the Rainbow” by Lois Ehlert. It discusses how there are many options and color choices when planting a garden. Next we looked at some color swatches from various paint stores. We briefly discussed the
We broke some ice by creating a class playlist, which was wonderfully varied (Parents, look for the playlist in your email soon!). Then, I asked folks what they knew about or associated with the word “rhetoric;” we established that rhetoric
First week of co-op the Quarks were introduced to their nature journals . We will be exploring recording our findings in them the rest of the year . The week theme was Autumn leaves . We observed the color shades
We started with a little getting to know one another and sharing some obscure facts about the human body. Then the muons were assigned a directional anatomy term – they shared definitions and learned from each other. We practiced the
The Muons started Language Arts with a group review of a few concepts – adjectives, syllables, and how to use a dictionary and thesaurus. Almost everyone got involved in explaining these concepts, so it really was a refresher for most.
A variety of glaze options were presented to the Muons. The could choose between primary colors or glazes with effects. The first half of the Muons already glazed a few weeks ago. This week, the other half finished up. Since
For the last gym class this school year, we reviewed what we had done all year. Kids first got to say what they remembered and demonstrate / practice together. This was the prep for our 100 point challenge (an appendix
The Neutrons and Electrons had two engineering projects to choose from this week… a group project of building an Eiffel Tower out of newspaper, or a solo project creating a marble maze using cardboard and popsicle sticks. Interestingly enough, most
Zoom Squirrel looses his front tooth. He meets his friends and makes the announcement. All his friends freak out and offer help, they make a promise to find it.
