Sunday, February 27, 2022

Homage to the Clothesline

The challenge:  Partners build  a clothesline using pulleys in order to get more familiar with the use of this simple machine and the concept of tension. 

The result:  Amanda's and Shannon's second graders longing for connection in a time of isolation, built a network of clotheslines for their Teddy Bears.  Children and stuffies alike, joined by a web of string carrying messages, surprises, and love.  A community at work.














Monday, February 14, 2022

Thumb Piano

As part of their study of African musical instruments and sound, Renee's class made thumb pianos.  They drilled, etched, hammered, sand papered, and painted  in order to create them.
Our Model


Gourd Amplifier








Bobby pin keys.