A tiny "slice of life' from this morning at school...please check out Two Writing Teachers for lots of great writing by other teachers and writers.
Eight children, ages three to six.
One willing parent, skilled in carpentry.
One happy teacher.
Put on safety goggles.
Feel the power!Measure the wood.
Mark the length in pencil.
Saw the wood.
Feel the power!
Drill holes in wood.
Feel the power!
Hammer those nails.
Hammer those nails.
Hammer those nails!
Feel the power!
Awesome first morning of "intersession" week - a special week on our school calendar, which we do twice a year, where children work in mixed-age small groups on a particular theme.
Feel the power of learning something new! What an exciting adventure for the kids, parent, and teacher. So, what are they building?
ReplyDeleteThe children are building birdhouses - a very simple design. We are all having so much fun!
DeleteWe had intersession back in the 80's at a school where I taught. I did mythology one year and journalism another year. Happy times! I love the picture of your engaged learners.
ReplyDeleteOh, how fun for the kids! I bet they loved every second of it! We had a parent involvement once where we made bid houses and step stools donated by Home Depot! It was great!
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear about Maureen. Our students do what is necessary, & sometimes that means power tools. They are so excited to be "real". Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great learning experience for the kids, teachers and parents. And to have something to show for all their hard work. Thanks for sharing.
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