Anti Bullying Art
22-02-2013, 11:25 AM
In support of the upcoming Anti-Bullying Day, we decided to
make our own pink t-shirts during one of our art sessions. The children were
very excited and enthusiastic in designing their own t-shirts. By designing our
own t-shirts, the children were able to showcase their own messages regarding
anti-bullying. Using fabric paints and plain t-shirts, I was amazed at what the
children came up with in their designs.
During our art session, we discussed the meaning and forms
of bullying. The children came up with ideas on how they can identify what bullying
looks and feels like. The children came up with strategies to deal with
bullying, such as talking to a trusted adult, standing up to kids who bully,
and treating each other with respect and kindness.
Karen
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The Settlers of Catan
14-02-2013, 01:20 PM
Kevin came into work a couple weeks ago super excited about
a new game he had discovered over the weekend. This game involved copious
amounts of strategy, cunning and the ability to spot a good trade. At first, I
figured this game would be geared more towards older children, but to test it
out, we borrowed the game from Sr. OSC for a couple of days.
The kids took a little while to learn the game rules but
once they caught on, they refused to play anything else. We quickly went out and
bought our own copy and have since been asked daily to play.
The game starts with up to 4 players staking their claim to
different parts of the island of Catan. These players build settlements around
resources they wish to have access to. Players use those resources to build
more settlements, roads, cities and development cards. Some of these items are
worth victory points and the first player to have 10 points wins.
Resources are acquired by rolling the dice; however, trading
is necessary to get right combinations. Often, smart trades are the key to
victory, but care should be taken- some actions may affect other players and
make it hard to trade with them in the future.
This tricky board game keeps the children constantly
involved and on their toes. Even when it isn’t their turn, they can still
collect resources on other players’ rolls.
So, when will you settle
into Catan?
Emmett
Laptops
05-02-2013, 02:48 PMFor an art project last week, Dustin came up with the idea of making laptops out of folders. Children love playing with adult 'toys' so it sounded like a great idea. And it was. We started by cutting the folder out into the shape of a laptop with its rounded edges. Afterwards, the kids cut keys and a screen out of construction paper. To add a realistic feel to the laptop, we glued magnets to the top and bottom. The clicking sound it makes when it closes is surprisingly satisfying. Finally, we added string to the inside corners to allow the laptop to stay open. While most of the kids were satisfied with their creation the way it was, some tech enthusiasts continued on to add a CD drive under the laptop and made mini CDs to go into them. All in all, it was a successful art activity.
Peter
Peter
Chocolate
29-01-2013, 09:04 AMEveryone's always in the mood for chocolate! Sara E. and I dug up some chocolate molds and melted some white and milk chocolate for the kids to use. Our art crew were super excited to make some marine animal or smiley face chocolate pops. Some of the kids made some of their popsicles pure milk or white chocolate while others chose to make their popsicles a blend of both milk and white chocolate. Either way, they're bound to be delicious!
Cheers!
Sara and Monica
Cheers!
Sara and Monica
Dungeons & Dragons: ELWOOD LAMYNIUK??
24-01-2013, 12:01 PMThroughout the land of Faerun, highwaymen occupy well-travelled roads, demanding tolls to pass. If travellers do not co-operate, highwaymen take the liberty of helping themselves to their riches.
On the road to Daggerland, Geno (Adrian), Kaldeo (Alden), Kyo (Bryce), Ash (Jacob), and Thompson (Cole), were suddenly stopped by a peculiar individual wearing red garments and a bright yellow hat with a purple plume.
“Greetings you band of misfits. I am ELWOOD, highwayman extraordinaire!"
The grand introduction was accompanied by a sweeping bow, a wink, and a smile.
“For your safe passage I, ELWOOD LAMYNIUK, require 100 gold pieces from each of you.”
Unfamiliar with this strange individual and his equally strange attire, Kyo and his companions looked to one another and were thoroughly confused. Kyo, the courageous leader, then spoke with authority saying,
“We will not give you any gold, you big doody head! hehehehe!”
Elwood began to speak but stopped mid-sentence, realising the caravan was quickly moving forward, gaining speed and heading straight for him. A quick leap to the left and Elwood narrowly missed being run over.
Kyo and his band of “misfits” laughed as they sped past the frazzled highwayman. Their bold escape, however, was short-lived and their smiles turned upside down. Looking back at the bend in the road, Geno shouted to Kyo, who was leisurely driving the caravan,
“That silly man Elwood is CHASING US!!”
In the distance, Daggerland, their first stop in their journey to Luskan, was in sight. Geno, Kaldeo, Ash, and Thompson drew their bows and began firing arrows at their pursuer.
Can our heroes get to the gates of Daggerland and elude Elwood Lamyniuk?
On the road to Daggerland, Geno (Adrian), Kaldeo (Alden), Kyo (Bryce), Ash (Jacob), and Thompson (Cole), were suddenly stopped by a peculiar individual wearing red garments and a bright yellow hat with a purple plume.
“Greetings you band of misfits. I am ELWOOD, highwayman extraordinaire!"
The grand introduction was accompanied by a sweeping bow, a wink, and a smile.
“For your safe passage I, ELWOOD LAMYNIUK, require 100 gold pieces from each of you.”
Unfamiliar with this strange individual and his equally strange attire, Kyo and his companions looked to one another and were thoroughly confused. Kyo, the courageous leader, then spoke with authority saying,
“We will not give you any gold, you big doody head! hehehehe!”
Elwood began to speak but stopped mid-sentence, realising the caravan was quickly moving forward, gaining speed and heading straight for him. A quick leap to the left and Elwood narrowly missed being run over.
Kyo and his band of “misfits” laughed as they sped past the frazzled highwayman. Their bold escape, however, was short-lived and their smiles turned upside down. Looking back at the bend in the road, Geno shouted to Kyo, who was leisurely driving the caravan,
“That silly man Elwood is CHASING US!!”
In the distance, Daggerland, their first stop in their journey to Luskan, was in sight. Geno, Kaldeo, Ash, and Thompson drew their bows and began firing arrows at their pursuer.
Can our heroes get to the gates of Daggerland and elude Elwood Lamyniuk?
Kevin
