The week prior to Thanksgiving, the Monroe students participated in exciting, interactive Makerspace stations as part of their house teams. These stations were designed to encourage teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving across a wide range of subjects. Check out the details of each station:
BreakOut Games- Students worked together to crack the codes and unlock boxes in a series of BreakOut challenges. The focus was on critical thinking and collaboration as students used clues to solve puzzles and unlock surprises.
Balloons Over Broadway- Students listened to the story Balloons Over Broadway about the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade and then created their own parade balloons using Ozobots. This station combined storytelling with technology, as students programmed their Ozobots to navigate a parade route.
Gross Motor Activity Play- Students had fun with the Blue Blocks in this station, using their gross motor skills to create structures and play interactive games. This station encouraged physical activity and teamwork.
Makey Makey – What is Conductive?- In this station, students explored the science of conductors and insulators using Makey Makey kits, wires, and playdoh. They learned how electricity flows.
Puzzle and Board Game Station- Students worked together to solve puzzles and play board games, practicing strategic thinking and collaboration. This station offered both mental challenges and social interaction.
Art Station: Pumpkin Creations- Students created pumpkins using beads and pipe cleaners, and then wrote about what they are thankful for. This station combined art with writing, allowing students to express themselves creatively while reflecting on gratitude.
Osmo Games and Coding Mice- Students honed their coding skills as they programmed mice to move through a track, using the Osmo system. This station introduced students to basic programming concepts while allowing them to see the results of their coding in action.
Sam Labs- In this creative coding project, students had the opportunity to explore the fascinating intersection of light, shadows, and programming with Sam Labs! They combined their artistic skills with technology to create unique interactive displays using light and shadow.