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Mrs. Salter’s Arcade: Hands-On Cross Curricular Fun
Hands On Learning, Science, Simple Machines, ADST, Core Competencies, First Week in January Melissa Salter Hands On Learning, Science, Simple Machines, ADST, Core Competencies, First Week in January Melissa Salter

Mrs. Salter’s Arcade: Hands-On Cross Curricular Fun

Readers Request: Mrs. Salter’s Arcade. A brief overview of the 2.5 weeks that I use to turn my classroom into a cardboard arcade and the learning that occurs. I have provided BC curriculum links as well as a sample package to use and possible assessment. Be inspired. Get messy. Have fun! This is a great project to start the new year with. You could tell kids about it before they go on break and they will come back with so many ideas!

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Cardboard Connections: A Case for Playing with Materials
ADST, Science, Creativity, Collaboration, Hands On Learning Melissa Salter ADST, Science, Creativity, Collaboration, Hands On Learning Melissa Salter

Cardboard Connections: A Case for Playing with Materials

A cardboard connection lessons to help my students learn how to build with recycled materials. A case for seeing play as learning and letting kids play with materials and manipulative before you construct expectations together. Simple Machines, scissors, glue, Make Do kits, laughter, and a fashion show.

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