We will be starting Genius Hour! Some of you may have read about it, but if you have not, I will give you a run-down on what it entails. Genius Hour is one hour of class-time set aside each week where the kids have a chance to collaborate, work toward a common cause, use their talents and strengths, and get creative about something they are passionate about! The students will come up with an idea to research and share about. The possibilities are endless and totally driven by the kids. The goal of genius hour is to mold little innovators and creators- students who use inquiry and creativity to think for themselves and problem solve in ways they may not have before.
For some of the projects, students will have the opportunity to build/create something. I would love to have them create their projects using recycled goods such as cardboard boxes (tissues, cereal, shoe boxes, etc), paper towel and toilet paper rolls, straws, paper cups and really anything else they can think of or have on hand. Things like pipe cleaners, stickers, foam sticky shapes and things of that sort would also be great if you are interested in donating those as well. If you can save these items for us as you use them, we would LOVE it. Please send them in anytime during the next 2-3 weeks. The more the better!
I am so excited to start this with our kiddos- there's nothing better than watching their little minds light up when they get excited about something! This is SUCH an authentic way to get them excited about school, boost self-esteem, and get them researching and thinking outside the box about things! I can't wait to get started.
For some of the projects, students will have the opportunity to build/create something. I would love to have them create their projects using recycled goods such as cardboard boxes (tissues, cereal, shoe boxes, etc), paper towel and toilet paper rolls, straws, paper cups and really anything else they can think of or have on hand. Things like pipe cleaners, stickers, foam sticky shapes and things of that sort would also be great if you are interested in donating those as well. If you can save these items for us as you use them, we would LOVE it. Please send them in anytime during the next 2-3 weeks. The more the better!
I am so excited to start this with our kiddos- there's nothing better than watching their little minds light up when they get excited about something! This is SUCH an authentic way to get them excited about school, boost self-esteem, and get them researching and thinking outside the box about things! I can't wait to get started.
Thanks in advance for your support!
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