Amazing

Amazing things are happening in our TAG room!

First of all, THANK YOU to everyone who came to support our Mini-Mini Golf course! It was wonderful to see the students interacting with administrators, teachers, parents, and even an entire second grade class! For me, seeing the pride they took in their designed was the best part.  The second best part was when my own parents showed up to participate in the fun. I had mentioned the project to my dad (a retired teacher) and was pleasantly surprised that he and my mom decided to drive over to see what was going on in our classroom. How cool!

This hole had a bucket on the ground to "catch your ball" on the last hole!

Since break, the fifth grade has started a project called "The Studio" in which they will be designing their own space, using blueprints, and learning about marketing. Fourth grade is on fire and ready to start getting their hands dirty with a Renaissance crane project. Simple machines everywhere!

Before break, the third grade students were exploring the power of air. Through numerous experiments, they discovered that air takes up space, has mass, and can be very powerful. This week, they are using their previous knowledge to make self propelled Hot Wheels using straws, balloons, and tape. Their faces lit up with new solutions after Plan A didn't work. I am so pleased in how far they have come in their attitude toward learning this year! Experiment, fail, learn, repeat!

We have talked quite a bit about changing our thinking. When things are tough, that just means we will have to take more time to achieve them! 

The younger students set wildly important goals (WIGs) for their last semester, had a great time with our invention box, and are now learning about personification through stories, writing, and skits.

Welcome back from break! We are getting right back to some amazing learning!