Day 15

One of the great ways student can build their mindset is through exploration and creativity.  Our fourth grade teachers gave their class this opportunity by having some "Makerspace" time in their classroom.  What is a Makerspace?  Glad you asked:

This week they used Bloxels, which is a video game creation platform for kids.  The students create scenes on a physical board and then try them out on the iPad Minis. Things don't always work the way they imagine, which is where the problem solving and mindset come into play.  Then in math and reading classes, teachers refer to Makerspace time when students struggle and remind them about how flexibility and persistence were integral to that work just like in our everyday school work.  Here are some fourth graders using Bloxels during their Makerspace time.:

Have fun, be creative, explore, and enjoy a great weekend!