This week we celebrated Josh's birthday ceremony, reviewed math games and learned a few new ones, and began to plan for our party next Wednesday

Angie talked to the students about the healing powers of Plantain and helped them start a salve (a.k.a. healing potion) using plantain and olive oil.

In addition to the choice time noted in a previous post and our literacy activities, we were visited by Librarian Karen to talk about the Summer Reading program.

Students also extended their work with the marble rails.  This week they built a run that measured 55 feet long and ended in a jump.  They also experimented with which spheres were able to actually make it all the way to the end and do the jump.

Students participated in a Team Challenge where they had to lead a blindfolded team mate to match M&M's with correct colored paper by voice commands alone.

The big news this week is about the parade!  Teacher Dawn led The Bridge School Kazoo band in making floats and parading through the Burien Farmer's Market.  They contacted the B-Town Blog who posted about the event on their site.  Our students kazooed their way through the market to the tune of Queen's "We Will Rock You," while throwing candy at the onlookers.  What a day!

And, of course, what day would be complete without an impromptu dance party on the lawn in front of school.  

Thanks for another great week!

Students participate in a variety of activities during Choice Time based upon their interests and abilities:

A group of students act out Harry Potter and a game of Quiddich.

Another student mixes the healing potion (a.k.a Plantain Salve) that the class began the day before.

These children chose to work on a mosaic made out of plater of Paris and recycled materials.

Seven and eight year old students play a game of Pokemon in the library.  The game has become a passion for many of the students.  Younger students are delighted with looking at the card pictures and discussing their values.  Older students use their more developed reading, math and strategy skills necessary to engage in a "battle."

A first year student creates stories as he builds with Legos.

First and second year students taste fruits from around the world.  A parent volunteers cuts up the fruit and helps students observe the texture, appearance and taste of Cherimoyas, pomegranates, saba, lychee and other exotic fruits.  Those that are interested also discuss the countries and climates of the fruits origins.

Students ended a beautiful day at Seahurst Park with doing trash collection.  Part scavenger hunt, part caring from our environment.  The kids had a blast!

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