Update for May 21

Some ideas are coming in, but it seems worthwhile to spend some more time thinking about ways we might help spread the #CovidKindness message. And more time should allow us to explore more creativity in our game-creating, poetry-writing activities. So spend some more time on the story , related questions and activities linked to this post, and keep sending me your thoughts, drafts, designs, questions and work in-progress.

Among our activities this week are several that invite kids to explore something creatively: whether that’s using a growing understanding of the basics of probability to help with designing a game; experimenting with rhythm & word-play to create poetic lines; using an app to create a line of music; or practising good old-fashioned pencil drawings. It is nice to get to create something new (even while learning a few lessons or refining a familiar skill along the way).

I think that was what held my attention as I opened and read through this article from CBC Kids News about some interesting creative outlets some kids have come up with. (I’ve seen lemonade stands, before but a JOKE stand‽ Count me in!)

Through their own ideas and with their own skills (and a little supportive encouragement from those nearby), they’ve created their own ways to give back to people in their families and communities, filling a fair few buckets along the way (and no doubt doing some powerful and practical learning in the process).

I hope you enjoy reading their stories and carrying on with some of your own creations. (See this week’s activities for some follow-up on the story.) Maybe we can put together some of what we’re working on to share with our school community (or even just with each other). What do you think?