What are useful ways you utilize a surfboard? I hope you’re not thinking surfing, because we want new, innovative, out-of-box, answers only! We all brought in random everyday objects and brainstormed new ways we could use these objects. Other than a surfboard, we analyzed a spoon, brick, floss, a mask, a juicer, and much more!
Read MoreThe first month of school has been absolutely delightful, filled with joyful energy and many activities to help us bond as a community. From team-building games to group discussions, we've spent a lot of time getting to know one another and creating a positive atmosphere for learning. Each day has brought new opportunities to collaborate, share ideas, and build connections that will strengthen our classroom community throughout the year. We are all excited about the strong foundation we've established and look forward to what's ahead.
Read MoreLucy’s group is finishing this school year feeling beyond proud as they complete the inaugural Hayground Museum opening. About 200 visitors attended the museum in just one month! They ensured each visitor had an enjoyable experience, from the first greeting at the ticket box office to the smooth journey and farewell as visitors exited the museum.
Read MoreLucy’s group is getting ready to debut the Hayground Museum for the first time on May 6, 2024! One of the many tasks they have done in preparation for the museum was analyzing every yearbook Hayground has ever had and pinpointing exceptional takeaways from each school year.
Read MoreLucy’s group has been keeping busy with curating the Hayground Museum! After meeting with experts in the curating field, the students developed ideas on what the layout of their museum should look like. They have been discussing what materials they will need for different aspects of their museum and how Hayground history should be displayed.
Read MoreLucy’s group went to the Southampton African American Museum twice this month. The students started their first day with a digital tapestry. Using a visual and auditory device was the perfect way to get the students comfortable with the space because it allowed them to work at their own pace and, as my students put it, “feel like you were taken back into the historical time.”
Read MoreOur class successfully curated a museum about whaling and maritime history. Every Hayground student and faculty member visited the museum and went on a tour led by the students in my group. Each student had the opportunity to learn self-reliance when making decisions for the museum and speaking about their topic to the visitors on their own.
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