In our school, students get an hour to eat lunch. For my middle school students, lunch is split into two sections, one for eating and another for what we call Exploratory. During Exploratory, students don't have to do homework, sit quietly, or study for tests. Exploratory is a time for students to "explore" their interests. My current group of exploratory students have been eager and excited for my Exploratory theme: Crafts.
With the ever-growing excitement of Spring's approach, my students are ready to move away from the cold wintry crafts of before and onto warm and vibrant projects for the new season. As a group, my students sat down, explored craft ideas online, and created a list of projects they'd like to complete throughout April and May. Most of their projects can be made using supplies we have in the classroom or school. The two projects students are most eager to complete, however, include supplies we don't have. This is where we need your help.
Our first project is tie-dye tote bags. Students will make their own, customizable tote bags with their favorite colors and extravagant patterns, which they can give as gifts or keep to use when they go to Gettysburg in April.
Our second project hearkens to the true spirit of spring: plants. Students will each receive their own small terracotta pot to decorate with paints, stickers, etc. Then, to capture their own bit of Spring, I'll show my class how to properly plant and take care of succulents. Succulents are very low maintenance (perfect for my busy students and their families) and students can enjoy them all year! Most of my students want to give their plants as Mother's Day gifts or share the gift of Spring with another loved one.
Thank you for supporting creativity!
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In our school, students get an hour to eat lunch. For my middle school students, lunch is split into two sections, one for eating and another for what we call Exploratory. During Exploratory, students don't have to do homework, sit quietly, or study for tests. Exploratory is a time for students to "explore" their interests. My current group of exploratory students have been eager and excited for my Exploratory theme: Crafts.
With the ever-growing excitement of Spring's approach, my students are ready to move away from the cold wintry crafts of before and onto warm and vibrant projects for the new season. As a group, my students sat down, explored craft ideas online, and created a list of projects they'd like to complete throughout April and May. Most of their projects can be made using supplies we have in the classroom or school. The two projects students are most eager to complete, however, include supplies we don't have. This is where we need your help.
Our first project is tie-dye tote bags. Students will make their own, customizable tote bags with their favorite colors and extravagant patterns, which they can give as gifts or keep to use when they go to Gettysburg in April.
Our second project hearkens to the true spirit of spring: plants. Students will each receive their own small terracotta pot to decorate with paints, stickers, etc. Then, to capture their own bit of Spring, I'll show my class how to properly plant and take care of succulents. Succulents are very low maintenance (perfect for my busy students and their families) and students can enjoy them all year! Most of my students want to give their plants as Mother's Day gifts or share the gift of Spring with another loved one.
Thank you for supporting creativity!
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