Notes from the Learning Lab
Inquiring Minds Save a Princess (and more)
#42DaysofKind
We are so proud of all of the acts of kindness our kids in the lab have shown over the past 20+ days that we started this project. Please have your child continue to fulfill our #42DaysofKind by doing one small act of kindness each day (and writing in their journal about it). Thank you for helping us spread this important message. Enjoy all of these acts.
Flipagram - #42DaysofKind
Inquiry Workshop
Princess Reputa the Beauta
The students were shocked to hear that they were going to rescue a princess who was locked in a snow castle trapped by a Snow Beast this week. Watch these videos to learn how students approached this problem using the Inquiry Process as they worked collaboratively to deliver a key to Princess Reputa.
Princess and Monster
Inquiry
Testing
Inquiry
Design Thinking
Princess and monster
More Design Thinking
Princess and Monster
Princess savers
Math Workshop
The Million Dollar Project
Mathematicians used problem solving, budgeting, calculating percents, check writing and more in this special math project this week. Watch the video below as Karlie and Amelia explain exactly how everything worked. Ask your child to show you his or her Million Dollar Project book in Book Creator.
The Million Dollar Project
Fiction Writing
It's a Wrap
Fiction writers this week did a beautiful job of dealing gracefully with something all writers face- a deadline. Each day, writers set goals and met in small groups with students and/or teachers to discuss parts of their writing to revise.
Most of all, writers wrote...and polished for a published piece. These pieces aren't perfect, but they show amazing creativity and imagination. Ask your child to read her or his story over break. We have talented writers in the lab.
Kayla'sStory
Writing Fiction
Reading Workshop
We wrapped up this incredible short story. Check out these awesome responses to the book.
Alyssa
Abby W.
Karlie
Pittman
Paige
Creative Independent Book Responses- First, Next, Then, Finally...I Think
Nick
Abby B.
Matthew
Kamden
Jason
Emily L.
Emily M.
Emily's summary of Guinea Dog
The Sing Along
Believe
Abby's rap
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Frosty the Snowman
Personal Achievement Awards
Quarter 2 is a Wrap
This quarter, we would like to acknowledge these students for their personal achievement. We are so proud of their accomplishments and hard work and look forward to seeing each student grow in the 3rd quarter.