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

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

Talking about Our Favorite Books

Some first graders worked with a partner to video each other talking about their favorite book.  They said the title of the book and why they like it so much.