So we had a funny story occur this past week that I just had to share! Currently in Science we are studying the unit, 'Building with a Variety of Materials'. With that I should mention that one of our major goals in Science is to allow students to cultivate and build upon their own personal investigating skills. We often refer to this as 'Inquiry' in our class or sometimes in simpler terms we call this: "being like Curious George".
Well this past week we had an activity where the students were shown some pictures of gift boxes and then asked to make their own and decorate them however they so choose! Your children did great and we had a lot of fun with this activity. Well, speaking for myself, I know I did. As I walked around the classroom asking some questions and making some observations, I stopped at Max Rompain's desk. Max had made a cylinder gift box and both ends were sealed. I asked Max, "Max, if I went to the store and bought socks, how would I get my socks into that box?" Max responded with his very thoughtful response of: "hmmmmm". I chuckled as I noticed that he was obviously having to reconsider a new predicament!
Moments later I came back to check on how Max was doing. Upon my return I found Max like this:
I realized that Max was trying to figure out how to get his socks into the box and do EXACTLY what Mr. Hill had asked. I couldn't help but laugh at how literal he took my challenge to him. When I further explained what it was I wanted, Max and I laughed together!
Parents, I want you all to know I think all your kids are great and coming along. I believe school is less about specific achievement than it is constant progression. I'm happy to report, everyone is progressing and we're having fun!
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