Discovery Time Sewing

Ms. Analu's class has been diligently working on their passion projects for months.  Some students have successfully completed 1-2 cycles of the personal time inquiry while the sewing group has persevered with completing their first cycle of learning over this four month period.   Today, several of this group's members accomplished their goal of sewing a stuffed toy!  They were so excited to have a finished stuffed animal that they made all by themselves.  I was so proud of the students' ability to work hard and to not give up even when they observed classmates tasting success with their projects and moving on to other discoveries.

Discovery Time Share

Ms. Angle's 1st Grade class has been on a personal learning adventure over the past several months called Discovery Time.  Students brainstormed their own interests, wonders, and passions first.  Then, they followed an inquiry cycle.  At the end, they shared their learning with a grade 2 class. 

Discovery Time with Ms. Analu

Post written by Ms. Analu

"We have embarked on a fantastic journey called Discovery Time.  The kids shared different passions and areas they would love to explore.  As they shared their interests, Mrs. Buxton and I helped the kids sort them into different categories:

• Movie Making – (Star Wars clips)
• Sewing – (stuffed animals)
• Building – (castles, dollhouses, Star Wars characters)
• Science Investigations – (volcanoes)

They made a plan.  They asked questions.  They researched.  Now they are doing – creating! It has been so much fun!

We would like to thank Mrs. Buxton for guiding us through this journey and Ms. Nora for teaching us how to sew.

At the end of this cycle, we will reflect and see what worked well and what could have been better.  Then we will start a new cycle.

It was wonderful to see the kids collaborating, thinking critically, persisting and trying again.

Take a look at a glimpse of our Discovery Time today."

Discovery Time

Today Ms. Analu and I introduced Discovery Time to her class.  Discovery Time is a personalized inquiry time where students have an opportunity to explore a passion, interest, or a curiosity.  After a brief introduction, the students ideated effortlessly proving that children really are naturally curious.  Students documented their idea using the app Pic Kids and then posted their ideas on their class's student-run blog.  We will follow up with a planning session. During this lesson, students will have to document how they will make their idea happen as well as note the materials they will need.  Their enthusiasm was contagious and I can't wait to continue either!  

student Pic Kids poster sample