What Are We Doing In EXCEL?
Ms. Hamilton's Class
Quick Update
Hello Parents! Just wanted to send you a quick snapshot into what we've been working on in EXCEL class.
Get To Know You
We used the iDevices to help us get to know each other. The children scanned a QR code which took them to a question they had to answer about themselves. The challenge to the activity was they couldn't just answer the question, they had to talk about their answer for 60 seconds.
Sheet Challenge
We began classes with this group building activitity - very challenging, but a wonderful experience to go through together...the challenge is to get the sheet completely flipped over, only using feet, and they all have to be standing on the sheet the entire time. Two of my five groups have completed this challenge. The other groups are still working on it!
Autonomous Learner
The children are working in groups to complete this challenge and they are competing against the other groups in their class. They first had to figure out the correct order of the definition of an Autonomous Learner. They are now working on creating posters that show the characteristics of an autonomous learner - the challenge is they can't use any words on their poster! Can't wait to see what they come up with!
Computer Programming
The children can work on CargoBot and LiteBot during any free time they may have. These apps teach basic computer programming skills.
Edmodo
Edmodo is coming! In the next few weeks we'll be setting up our Edmodo accounts and I'll send out information on how parents can connect to their child's account.