Nothing says summer like kids and water. It was a perfect way to end our school year and to say good-bye for the summer to some special friends.
See you in September!
Month: June 2015
Lego Challenges
This past week we participated in four Lego Challenges.
The first challenge was for students to make their name with Lego. There were lots of ways the students chose to do this. You can see all of their tweeted names here.
The second challenge was to create the largest Lego boat possible that would float and not tip over. Testing the boats was the BEST part of this challenge. Again, there are pictures and tweets from all of the students about their creation here.
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The next day, Lego Challenge 3 was to design part of the ideal playground. Look closely and you’ll see a urinal. What would a playground be without it?
Lego Challenge 4 was to design something using only one colour of blocks. The variety was impressive.
Lots of fun, cooperation and hands on learning.
Making Robots
Our classroom was a hive of activity today as we started making robots. Here are a couple that are already completed.
Fancy Friday
Everyone looked splendid on Fancy Friday!
Our KIBO
We are currently doing a robot unit which includes robots in all curricular areas. Along with it, we are figuring out all the interesting things our KIBO robot can do. There’s lots of enthusiasm using this great learning tool!
Summer Carnival
It was a perfect day for our summer carnival–not too hot or too cool. Ask your child about the different types of activities they got to do. Fun, fun!
Some Scenes From Our Week
Here are just a few of the learning moments in our classroom this week.
Using our “cell phones” to have a French conversation…
Using Osmo to solve problems…
Reading to classmates…
And snuggling with a friend.
Duct Tape
Every year, our school participates in Jump Rope for Heart.
This year, Mr Silversides challenged the students to raise $7000, more money than they ever had before. He promised that if they did, he and Mr Paice would allow themselves to be taped to the wall by the students.
The students not only met that goal, the exceeded it! Together, the students from our school raised a total of $7800!!
The students shrieked with delight as the two teachers were taped to the wall.
Painting Flowers
Kids and paint. So much fun.
