This week, we learned about famous inventions and expanded our creativity and problem-solving skills.
We read the Chinese books “我想当发明家,” “鲁班造伞,” “指南针,” and “印刷术,” along with the English books “The Curious Why,” “The Dot,” “The Magnificent Thing,” and “What Do You Do With An Idea?”
We completed a variety of crafts throughout the week, including pendulum paintings, umbrellas, catapults, collages, and mazes. We also explored how ornaments can be made using natural materials like mugwort and paper. We picked mugwort leaves, tore paper into small pieces, added water, and blended the mixture into a pulp. Then, we scooped the pulp into metal molds and let it dry completely before carefully removing the finished ornaments.
For our cooking activity, we made sandwiches by layering ham, lettuce, cheese, and tomato between two slices of bread before taking them home to enjoy.
Next week, we will explore our inner artist, so stay tuned!
Students explored the ancient Chinese method of woodblock painting by applying paint to wooden blocks and pressing them onto paper to create their own prints.
Students worked together to create a robot collage.
Students made catapults out of popsicle sticks, rubber bands, and spoons.
Throughout the week, students built structures, vehicles, mazes, and more using a variety of materials.
On Thursday, students carefully crafted their own sandwiches, adding layers of ham, cheese, lettuce, and tomato between two slices of bread.
Throughout the week, students let loose outdoors, running, bouncing, and playing games together. On Wednesday, Coaches Evan and Daniel taught new soccer drills and a fun ice cream game.
