Liz's Class Notes

The senior learners are making progress on their projects. Vivi is busy crocheting a shirt, while Nina has designed and sewn two skirts using donated clothing. Dutch is studying photographers and taking photos, and Nate has developed a recipe and baked a healthier version of a pop tart. Aidan is editing sports videos, and Aylin is creating beats of different lengths. Sophia has made a timeline of the modern prison system, starting with slavery, whereas Augie has created a timeline of Judaism and identified several Jewish foods that represent part of the Jewish story. Indie is researching and growing mushrooms, Jazzy is testing tricks with her older dog while learning about animal behavior, and Ava has baked croissants and cream puffs with plans to bake more French pastries. Everyone is hard at work and learning a great deal.

The senior learners are also writing essays. After reading and analyzing several essays, it was time for the kids to jump in and write their own. They chose from the following essay topics: What is the most important quality for success in life? Explain in your own words how gravity works. Who is the voice in my head talking to? Identify something you think should be a constitutional amendment and explain why it is so important for every citizen.

We’re enjoying our buddy reading Tuesday mornings—it’s great to see your big kids enjoy their relationships with their younger peers.