Cottonmouths, by Soren

Tactile Geography

The class utilizes nonfiction text features to locate U.S. landforms, then pinch Play Doh ranges, and roll major rivers. Daniel locates mountain ranges, then turns a political map into a physical map.

Is Saraya giving someone a look while sculpting?

Lucas tries to hide (to no avail).

Frenya locates major rivers.

Pierce's map is complete!

Ethan creates a label for a verdant Rio Grande.

Josie smashes the Rockies.

Carolina is all smiles.

Aiden takes a break and explores to the South Pacific.

Soren's map is almost complete.

Andrew's about to label the Hudson River.

Grinning, Da'oud prefers to stand.

Messiah gets started (smiling from ear to ear).

Ally searches for the next river.

Does Alyssa discover an island in the Atlantic?

Elliott prepares to label.

Rodney flexes his geography skills.

Snow at Recess!

Spelling, Sticks, Stones, Shaving Cream, Boots, Play-Doh, and Crossbows

The first installment of tactile-kinesthetic spelling starts with Lucas' Andy Goldsworthy-esque arrangement above. 

What does tactile-kinesthetic mean? Tactile refers to touch, so tactile learners need to feel and move things with their fingers and hands. Soren arranges a range of weaponry and household objects to spell his words.

Kinesthetic refers to movement, so kinesthetic learners need to interact with their bodies, instead of simply listening (auditory), and/or watching (visual). As Frenya's finger reveals words in shaving cream, she strengthens her understanding of consonant/vowel combinations.

Spencer contains his creativity on a baking sheet. 

Pierce's approach is (naturally) a bit more decorative...

Lucas takes advantage of fall color...

Andy Goldsworthy's art inspires. Click here for more.