Monday – Warm and sunny

This morning there was a spontaneously carnival. We brought out the fishing game from our fun day, the face paints came out and juggling balls the children constructed in sewing class. Everyone was teaching and practicing new skills and refining those they already possessed. It is fun to have the day grow from an idea or two into an exciting and meaningful experience. Read the rest of this entry »

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Tuesday – Cool and rainy

Some of the students started picking photos for the Yearbook. They showed each person images from the school year and let them choose their favorite. Other students completed their math and language before moving on to card games. The games played today were Pokemon, Chaotic and Magic. Read the rest of this entry »

Monday – Rain

Many students who don’t usually visit robotics gave it a try this morning making simple vehicles that moved across the floor. Our more experienced students continued their entries into the sumo contest. Some are incorporating sensors into their designs to see and avoid the boundary lines. Several students cycled through sewing to hem and turn in edges on their dashikis. Read the rest of this entry »

Monday – Hot and sunny

Warm weather inspired us to start our much-needed Spring Cleaning. We began by banging dirt out of our boots and sorting extra clothes. Many children need a change of clothes for the new season. Some of our robotics students decided to hold a sumo match. They each devised a strategy and created a wrestling robot. They programmed these to react to the boundary of the ring and to other robots. During sewing dashikis were finished. We can now move on to the dying process. Children also addressed math, language and writing projects this morning. After lunch they either played basketball or strolled in the woods. Read the rest of this entry »