Emotions are beautifully conveyed through the masks Ss ⁦Bodkin Elementary⁩ are making inspired by African art. It is amazing how they show an understanding of these complex feelings through their work.

More fun with flags today. 2nd Gr Ss Bodkin Elementary delighted in sharing the flag they designed & how it represents part of their identity. Each flag tells a story!

Now that 1st Gr Ss have added texture through clay & beads, their African inspired masks are coming to life. Ready to be photographed for our socio-emotional books Bodkin Elementary

3rd Gr Ss formed storytelling troupes & began practicing their narrative parts for their folktale performance. Afterwards we used our “think-about” board to share out strategies that were working for each troupe. Collaborative learning Bodkin Elementary

2nd Gr vexillographers are generating multiple flag ideas to present to their clients for feedback. Unusual sources for inspiration are helping them to push their creativity to new levels Bodkin Elementary

Book vending machines are a novel way to bring literacy to your school. 😉 edutopia.org/article/benefi…

3rd Gr artisans are diligently working in teams to create a set of nesting dolls to use in retelling a European folktale. Bright colors and squeals of delight fill the room as they get down their first layer of paint ⁦Bodkin Elementary⁩

K Ss ⁦Bodkin Elementary⁩ made sensory pillows for mindful toolboxes. They took pleasure in the silkiness of the ribbon, aroma of the lavender oil, and the softness of the fabric squares. Best of all, they enjoyed being makers. Thanks for the idea ⁦kris hanks⁩ ❤️

Storytelling troupes Bodkin Elementary have finished the nesting dolls they will use in performing folktales that are foreign to them such as Die Bremer Stadtmusikanten from Germany and The Lame Duck from Ukraine.

Ideas take flight as 2nd Gr Ss Bodkin Elementary take advantage of a windy day by testing their handmade kites. Soon they will be in charge of marketing an international kite festival for a host country & designing a signature kite.

Last week 2nd Gr Ss Bodkin Elementary tinkered with kites. They noticed many materials, shapes, forms, and bright, bold colors. They wondered: What happens to a loose kite? Can it reach our upper atmosphere? How heavy can a kite be and still fly? Are airplanes and kites related?

As Ss Bodkin Elementary rehearse for their European folktale festival, they continue to improve & add dramatic features to their performance. They are eager to keep their K audience entertained.

2nd Gr Ss ⁦Bodkin Elementary⁩ came up with their own concepts before meeting with a team of other Ss representing the same host country. Then they combined, integrated, and agreed on ideas to create a signature kite design for their host country.

1st Gr Ss are having a blast exploring the format, parts, and purposes of different games. They played a Japanese game known as Fukuwarai, and both Ampe and Achi from Ghana, as well as Skippyroo Kangaroo from Australia. Soon they will invent or modify to create their own games.

Storytelling troupes Bodkin Elementary had mixed emotions before performing for their first grade audience. Afterwards, it was unanimous… everyone felt “amazing”, “fantastic”, “out of this world”, “mind blown by what WE could do!”

3rd Gr Ss Bodkin Elementary are wowing their first grade audiences with their creativity, expressive retelling, and professionalism as they perform in their Folktale Festivals this week.

3rd Gr Ss ⁦Bodkin Elementary⁩ worked in teams to demonstrate how moving air can power a simple machine to do work. Kicking off a unit on clean energy that has Ss thinking about how to harness the wind.

2nd Gr Ss ⁦Bodkin Elementary⁩ work collaboratively to produce signature kites for a specific host country. These will be part of their marketing for an international kite event.

Ss ⁦Bodkin Elementary⁩ are upcycling scraps of cardboard and leftover yarn to make these cute Bodkin Bulldog cutouts. They’re just one of the handmade eco-crafts this weekend at the Bodkin Environmental Fair. Join us 10-1 at Bodkin!

This weekend’s Environmental Fair is giving students Bodkin Elementary a chance to remind others to “Bee kind to pollinators” and use eco-friendly gardening practices. Look at the cute rocks they made for the fair.