Busy little bees

Advanced Creative Writing has been busy this last month with larger projects.  For two weeks, members worked on developing a creative short story using the Google Earth extension known as Tour Builder.  As guinea pigs, there were bound to be a few hiccups along the way, but the results were incredible!  Tour builder basically gave the kids the ability to use a 3D earth to plot points, as well as adding pictures or video if they wished to their stories.  Pilots, plane crashes, bucket list traveling, Ancient Egyptian pottery, and college baseball were just some of the many focal points of their creations.

The class also had Mrs. Blocher for a sub while I was away at a conference; she introduced a song writing assignment that is also showcasing the unbelievable talent of this group.  Sometimes there is nothing more satisfying than finishing a writing piece you never thought possible.

And today?  Well, the combination of Friday + beautiful weather = crazy yet happy students...and who doesn't enjoy that interesting blend once and a while?!

Our class celebrated the day by opening up windows, basking in the fresh air and playing a fun group game that forces creativity in a short amount of time.  After laughing so hard that our many were near tears, it was mutually decided that laughter truly is the best medicine!
 The last bell of the day echoes through the halls, which empty faster than usual...the call of the sun is strong!

Wishing all a reviving, happy filled weekend! :)

~Ms. O