Our district-wide Sphero program is off to a fantastic start! This afternoon 3rd graders at all 11 PHM elementary schools had fun learning the fundamentals of robotics Penn High School FIRST Robotics Competition Penn Harris Madison @FIRSTINRobotics #phmexcellence #robotics #team135 #omgrobots #team135pride

Over the last several weeks our ⁦Horizon Elementary⁩ 3rd graders had the opportunity to participate in Short Circuits and work with our Penn Robotics team on a Sphero challenge! It was a great partnership for all involved! Thank you ⁦PHM Ed Foundation⁩ and sponsors! ⁦

Our kindergarten turkey in disguise projects have been a hit! “I’m not a turkey! I’m Michael Mayer @MMayer1001 !” Notre Dame Football ChatterPix Seesaw #littleNDfan

We were THRILLED to get to use the Spheros for the very first time in kindergarten today! We learned how to connect, change the lights, and drive! Thank you so much PHM Ed Foundation and donors for getting Spheros into every building in PHM!

To celebrate Hour of Code last week we programmed gingerbread to get to a gingerbread house by collecting treats and jumping over an enemy! #HourOfCode #unplugged #k2cantoo

Spent my day with these hard working, engaged little elves during our Santa’s Workshop! They said, “Santa needs us! We better get to work!” #thewildcard #phmexcellence Horizon Elementary

I’m excited (and nervous!) to implement MCP in our kindergarten math class for the very first time along with my teaching partner next door! Here we go! #MCPchat

Here we go! Our first day of Modern Classrooms Project in kindergarten was a success. They are really excited about their math paths! Screencastify 🎬 Seesaw #PHMExcellence Horizon Elementary

I am one proud teacher! I was out yesterday for a meeting and not only had a great note of praise from my guest teacher but also from our classroom educational assistant!

As we are wrapping up our first math unit using the Modern Classrooms Project model, I asked our Kinders what they thought. They said, “It makes me explode with happiness!” All this prep makes it worth it. #k2cantoo Horizon Elementary #phmexcellence

This week we learned when to use a c and when to use a k at the beginning of a word in Fundations. The Spheros made it even more engaging as we practiced writing. Sphero Education Horizon Elementary

Kindergarten graduation went fabulous! They loved creating these graduation dresses for us. This little family we’ve created this year is so special to me, and I will miss them so! They have learned so much and are ready for 1st grade! Horizon Elementary

The Wallicks Mr. Wallick take on Get Your Teach On/Get Your Lead On! Wow! It was a fun filled day of learning with engaging sessions. Thanks for hosting SBCSC! Can’t wait to come back for day two! #getyourteachon #gytoindiana2023

Here’s a session you won’t want to miss! Learn more about Modern Classrooms Project from Michelle Leniski! I love implementing this in my primary classroom and she’s a pro!

Another huge update from @seesaw! I tried it out (beta) this summer and the possibilities are endless! I can definitely use this with my Modern Classrooms Project lessons!

Human Bumper Bowling in our Mystery Science lesson! They loved it!

Experimenting with speed and push during our Force Olympics unit in Mystery Science! Knock down the wall but don’t knock down the houses! Horizon Elementary

Research shows writing by hand leads to better recognition and understanding of letters. It also improves memory and recall of words. Handwriting Helps Kids Learn. Here’s How to Make the Most of It kqed.org/mindshift/6528…