Friday before break

In the morning, the class had more opportunities to use simple machines.  The children tried to balance pennies on a ruler (lever) by moving the fulcrum, used inclined planes to construct marble runs, and attached objects to a rope, attached to a pulley, to raise objects to the ceiling.

The day ended at the ice rink.

  Even though many children had very little experience skating, they all enjoyed the challenge.  It was great to see the sense of accomplishments and joy on all the faces.  It was hard to get everyone off the ice at the end of the hour.  

Thank you to all the parents and grandparents who helped with skates and on the ice.   

I hope everyone's break was as enjoyable as our time at the rink.