The Kindergarten through 2nd Grades have been keyboarding and coding. We started with the basics of learning and practicing the QWERTY keyboard, then we moved to coding puzzles; practicing sequencing and looping. The students are loving this and are thinking their way through roadblocks even when the coding gets complicated.
Third Grade has created robots using […]
In 1st Grade, the children have been learning about the concept of sound in Science. The students discussed common animals, machines, and objects that make sound. They also used cups with rubber bands and flat sticks to produce sound. The children practiced sound […]
The Dolphins are exploring the world of Mat Man through music and building. During our whole group activity the Dolphins worked together and created Mat Man. Mat Man is a character from our Learning without Tears program that teaches drawing with a unique approach […]
Our 3rd Grade friends have embarked on a journey filled with inspired learning and fearless curiosity. As a new 3rd Grade teacher at Hollywood Schoolhouse, this school year has already rewarded me with what I am sure will be life-long lessons. Even as an educator, I […]
The Sea Turtles have been learning all about “Wild Kratts” during the first Passion Project of the year. They started by learning about the Kratt brothers, Martin and Chris Kratt, the stars of the show who use “creature power discs” to get animal features so […]
We have been exploring the idea of family in 2nd Grade. Specifically, we have been discussing family members working together, caring for one another, as well as caring for the pets we love. Our 2nd Grade friends have enjoyed introducing their own pets or “wishful […]