It was an amazing first week thanks to my incredibly bright, witty, and thoughtful class! Our first week involved getting-to-know-you activities, covering classroom expectations and safety procedures, taking learning surveys and pre-assessments, setting goals, and getting familiar with our classroom's nooks and crannies.
But my favorite experience this week would have to have been the community/ team building activities we did. My favorite being the Build-it Challenge Students worked in teams using 10 blocks to create the tallest tower possible. Then, after viewing and discussing each other's creations, they had an opportunity to rebuild-- this time with ten more blocks. Some students modified their design, and others chose to continue adding on to their original structure. I was very impressed by how each group made sure each member contributed to thinking of the design and executing it. They provided rationales for their own ideas, listened respectfully to the ideas of others, and made compromises. An amazing experience with so many learning opportunities, and all you need is a few blocks!
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