We started our time together with an art project using geometric shapes. True to form, many of The Neutrons took this in their own direction and ended up drawing whatever they felt like 😀 We ended with some of Elizabeth’s
Writing Workshop: Continuing the Writing Process
We are continuing to take our chosen pieces through the writing process. Some writers were making notes on 1st drafts to help them write 2nd drafts, others were writing the 2nd drafts, and a couple were starting editing on a
Art: Terracotta Pots
In keeping with the seeds theme, we decorated little terracotta pots, filled them with soil and planted tomato and/or kale seeds though only a few were keen on kale! We talked about where each of those plants made seeds, they
Gym: Bean Bag ABCs
Thankfully we were able to venture out today in the light rain/snow mix. I was expecting rain and planned indoor activities, but we managed to keep moving and stay warm outdoors. All groups did bean bag ABCs with a different
Science: Seed Dispersal
This week’s theme was seeds. We started with “Flip, Flop, Fly: seeds on the move” by Joann Early Macken. I am fairly certain these little scientists knew everything I wanted to share with them 🙂 We decided to experiment with
Art: Dripping Paint
We dripped paint in honor of the dripping rain. The kids drew an umbrella and covered it, and all the space underneath, with removable tape. We then mixed and dripped various colors from the top. When removing the tape and
Writing Workshop: Integrating Feedback
As a group we’ve provided feedback/suggestions to (nearly!) all of our young authors! They’ve been asked to use a different color pen to write notes to themselves on their first drafts about the changes they hope to make. Next, they
Art: Making Play Dough
Thanks to everyone who brought in mixing bowls, The Quarks enjoyed making play dough last week. They really got into this experience! Once they had their dough made, we read You Nest Here With Me by Jane Yolen (although honestly
STEM: Book Support Challenge
This week students had to try to create a support for a book, and then expand that to a support for an open book. Â We had two books – one heavier than the other. Â The support had to raise the
Art: Tissue Paper Flowers
This week I stood in for Stephanie who was unable to attend but had planned a low key activity of making tissue paper flowers. Teenagers are generally fun to interact with, and this group is no exception. They went along