Division 5 has been learning speed stacking, and this week we participated in the Stack Up! annual event. This event aims to set the world record for the most stackers at the same time in different parts of the world. The goal this year is 750 000! Division 5 has taught three primary classes how to speed stack this week–amazing!
Families have the opportunity to buy their own set of stacks from Speed Stacks Canada with the link in the “Group Order” image. Purchasing a set through this link helps us get more speed stacking supplies for our school. Ordering closes on December 1.
Happy stacking!
The first model text is called The Important Book by Margaret Wise Brown. Each item in The Important Book is broken down to its essence–telling the reader all the most important things about that object. The author uses a lot of sensory detail when explaining, telling us what the thing sounds like, looks like, tastes like, etc.
Sine the beginning of the year, Division 5 has been working on their Speed Stacking skills. It is a relatively new sport that is based on… that’s right… stacking cups!
Just as with any sport, there are particular rules that guide speed stacking. Division 5 has been learning these rules, and developing their muscle memory by learning the Competition Cycle (3-6-3, 6-6, 1-10-1). One of the rules of cup stacking is that the player must use alternating hands in order to set up each cycle of cups–this action of alternating hands actually strengthen the right and left brain connection. There are also competition events such as partner stacking where each person performs the actions of either the right or the left hand.
Division 5 has been focused on learning the cycle carefully to avoid fumbles and falls. Once students are familiar and fluent with the cycle, they will be developing their speed! It’s important to start with the fundamentals of a sport before adding in speed and power.
At this time of year our subject of choice is the beautiful leaves around us. The colours are so vibrant, and the shapes and textures are varied. Each student chose a leaf they liked, and set to work sketching the shape. They had to pay attention to small details like a bit of the leaf that was torn or missing, the shape of the stem, and if the leaf had points or texture around the edge.
