Julie’s Class Notes

Our class community is evolving, and students are developing new partnerships and friendships. We began our first design challenge, which is to reuse the piles of cardboard we have collected to make things that we will give to the two youngest classes. Without prompting, the kids formed multi-age work groups, and began brainstorming ideas for what to make. They were tasked with addressing 5 aspects of their idea: What is your plan, sketch your idea, label as specifically as you can (measure- ments and parts), identify the shapes (or approximate shapes) in your design, and identify what materi- als you might consider using.

We created a board with materials students might use for “attachments”, such as screws, tape, brads, and zip ties, depending on their needs. We also generated synonyms for the work “attach”.

Please consider attending out first Curriculum Night on Thursday October 10, from 6-8pm. You will be able to get a sense of what your child does at from day to day at Hayground. Please let Arjun know if you need childcare. —September 6, 2024