Learning about dinosaurs can be a lot of fun...
...and a little scary...
...but mostly fun!
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Summer Camp
We recently hosted a "Summer Camp" opportunity for students who may have been interested in attending Global Treehouse. Students received a firsthand experience of what our school has to offer, and took part in various learning activities.
Drawing and coloring while listening to "The Magic Tree House Night of the Ninjas".
Did you know Michelangelo painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel on his back? Can you image how hard that would be? Students had an opportunity to experience it firsthand!
Recess
Math Bingo
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
End of the 2014-2015 School Year!
The month of May is
one of the most exciting times at GTH.
By May students
and teachers know each other well, each student’s sense of humor is understood
(and most of the time appreciated), flowers grow, windows open, fresh air blows
in through the screens, and best of all - expectations are well understood. Of course, students
are antsy at this time too. Students have been challenged and held accountable. They have been working hard and have been learning for months. All good things. We at Global Treehouse work
to provide students an environment that fosters everyday fun in an atmosphere in which they can relax while learning. Even so, summer is here and while we all believe learning is something that goes with us each and every day - everyone is still thankful that our break is
here!
So why is May one
of the most exciting times at our school? Traditional studies begin to naturally
ebb off and students are given choices as to what area of study they want to learn
about for the rest of our time together!
In the area of
Science? Dinosaurs!
This unit also had a math section, which considering how we ended 1st grade math early, worked out perfectly!
It also included an area to exercise our creativity and imagination. After studying about dinosaur eggs we made our own out of paper mache, paint, and yes - there was a dinosaur inside!
... and for a student who loves to read, books are a most excellent resource!
Since we are traveling back in time, why not enjoy a New York Time's Bestseller? History or enjoyment? Difficult to tell - especially when an 8th grader decides to get his work done so he can join in.
(Yes, you did read that correctly!)
For students who don't especially enjoy writing, "Sentence Chef" is a great resource.
This unit focuses on nouns, verbs, and adjectives to create silly sentences with hands-on activities.
Is first grade too early to teach about plots and main ideas?
Nope, and when you have a student come and ask if she can write a short story this is a great supplement to help guide their writing!
Independent desk time and independent computer time.
Self motivation is a key to success.
Our last day of school is always filled up with nonstop fun!
We decided a "Mad Scientist Party" would be a perfect way to end the year with a boom!
Is it possible to poke a balloon without it popping? Is it possible to poke a baggie filled with water without the water gushing out? Yep, and it has everything to do with the exciting science of polymers!
Check out that white film canister flying in the blue sky! You could ask a student what this simple science experiment is all about or simply click Film Canister Rocket to find out!
Or stop by Bottle Rocket to see what building pressure teaches us about action/reaction.
This experiment could also double up as a great life lesson!
Watching daisies change color, while a standard in the science world, is still exciting to watch.
Water balloons? Nothing to do with science....everything to do with fun!
Monday, May 11, 2015
Spring Studies
We may be (very) late in posting this, but the good news is that ...
We spent Earth Day talking about and studying the third rock from the sun upon which we live,
watched a few video clips and created art out of recycled items!
There's more than one way to learn about weather.
This one was a most enjoyable one...even though its more fun to stand double in the rain.
A Classic. The lounging eight grader or Old Man In The Sea? Difficult decision.....
Perhaps we should allow Mr. Bones to voice his opinion?
Learning about Native Americans seems elementary, and that's quite possibly true. However, their culture and art forms are far from elementary! Learning to appreciate and understand different ethnic groups is a top priority at Global Treehouse.
Creating Mar's sand..well, trying to anyway.....
By adding steel wool to sand and water, we created iron oxide (rust).
Turns out Mars is rich in iron oxide - which explains the red/orange coloring of the planet!
A child can only grow unencumbered. If his shoes are too tight or space too confining, if his paints offer only one color, or the words in his book one thought, if the seasons never changed or if he couldn't imagine tomorrow, he would surely implode!
Saturday, April 4, 2015
March
What can be said about writing a report and creating a diagram of an animal's habitat?
"It's A LOT of work, but A LOT of fun!"
At Global Treehouse we work to keep this love of work and learning alive in students.
The Fort Wayne Children's Zoo talked about different animals, their habitats and the necessities they need to survive. Here, we got "up close and personal" with a dove, a leopard gecko and a millipede!
Happy Saint Patrick's Day!
The value of color...the value of an outside classroom. Spring is, indeed, on its way!
Everyone loves Oreos! Is there a better way to the learn about the moon and its phases? Hey! Don't eat that full moon!
Taking time to apply learning is a major advantage at Global Treehouse. "Don't Forget to Write" is a favorite writing resource for students on all grade levels. The lessons found in this book work to instill a love of writing through creativity, imagination, and movement.
This lesson? Creative Writing: Fort Party
Includes: Building Forts
Drawing: dream forts and maps
Writing: Stories, Poetry and Directions!
100% engaged!
The blessings of Easter!
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
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