Art in the Classroom
Today we learned how to create a landscape using only three colours. Students learned how to mix colours to develop a monochromatic painting of the Rocky Mountains.
Makerspace
As students complete their weekly tasks, they have opportunities to choose between different activities, such as Prodigy, Raz-Kids, drawing, Genius Projects and create something in our Makerspace.
Markerspaces benefits students by allowing them to:
• Be responsible for their own self-directed learning. Makerspaces allow students to explore topics that are of interest to them.
• Get creative. In the modern era, the ability to solve problems in an innovative way is critical to success. Makerspaces teach students to think creatively.
• Explore new ideas in a safe space. Because of the nature of the makerspace environment, students can feel more comfortable asking questions they may not have asked in the classroom. This exposes them to new ideas and ways to think.
• Learn how to fail and try again. Because of the focus on trial and error, makerspaces are an excellent place for students to test a hypothesis. If it doesn’t work, they have the freedom to question why and try again.
• Learn how to focus. Excessive sitting is proven to reduce attention in schools. Makerspaces allow students to focus on an idea or problem.
• Express themselves and collaborate. Expression and collaboration are critical skills to have in business. Makerspaces are an excellent way for students to learn how to share their ideas and get feedback.
Today, after finishing their work, a few students chose to use their creativity on our Makerspace:
Makerspace
As students complete their weekly tasks, they have opportunities to choose between different activities, such as Prodigy, Raz-Kids, drawing, Genius Projects and create something in our Makerspace.
Markerspaces benefits students by allowing them to:
• Be responsible for their own self-directed learning. Makerspaces allow students to explore topics that are of interest to them.
• Get creative. In the modern era, the ability to solve problems in an innovative way is critical to success. Makerspaces teach students to think creatively.
• Explore new ideas in a safe space. Because of the nature of the makerspace environment, students can feel more comfortable asking questions they may not have asked in the classroom. This exposes them to new ideas and ways to think.
• Learn how to fail and try again. Because of the focus on trial and error, makerspaces are an excellent place for students to test a hypothesis. If it doesn’t work, they have the freedom to question why and try again.
• Learn how to focus. Excessive sitting is proven to reduce attention in schools. Makerspaces allow students to focus on an idea or problem.
• Express themselves and collaborate. Expression and collaboration are critical skills to have in business. Makerspaces are an excellent way for students to learn how to share their ideas and get feedback.
While you were Away & Unfinished Tasks
Remember, if your child missed a few days of school, they can try to catch up going into our Google Drive Shared folder. Click here!
Unfinished Tasks: Ask your child if they have any unfinished tasks this week!
Please ask your child why he/she was unable to complete his/her assignment(s) during class and sign the form attached to their work.Unfinished Tasks: Ask your child if they have any unfinished tasks this week!
Important dates:
Friday | January 25 - Scholastic Orders are due
Friday | February 1 - No classes - Non-Instructional Day
