Sandbox Update

Sandbox Update

We have been hard at work planning our sandbox.  This week with the help of Fred Meyer we were able to come up with some real dimensions and possibly costs of the sandbox.  The kids created a list of necessary materials and are excited to begin the actually construction.

Our next steps are:

• Field Trip to Home Depot - cost out the project (Monday or Tuesday next week)
• Review our cost and decide if that is reasonable or not and make adjustments as needed.
• Prepare a presentation for the Bridge School Board of Directors.  This will include visuals and written proposal.  I will provide more info as the date gets closer, but I would love students to come and present this to the board since it is their work.  
• Begin building.  :)

Through this project we are learning the following:

• Team Collaboration - having discussions, politely disagreeing and respecting each others opinions to come to a solution.
• Math Skills - area, perimeter, measurement, addition, multiplication, subtraction, division, metric conversions and money.  These are all applied at a level that is appropriate for your child.  Giving them enough challenge to learn new things, but not lead to frustration.  

Sorry - no pictures.  We are SUPER busy planning!

Thanks for your support!