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| Sit back and relax (for now). We've got a bunch more to make! |
We were able to complete our first chair this week. The kids learned a variety of skills- all of which that I will be able to assess as they continue working in the coming weeks. There's definitely a positive buzz in the shop this year- kids are learning and having fun. Each student is playing a role in the overall project so we are all accountable. It's crucial for kids to experience this type of working environment. Success that depends on their classmates- synergistic. I expect to see the pace of work increase, the quality of work to improve, the level of independent work to increase as well. We should be able to put out 1-2 chairs per week, if not more. Every student is learning every skill that goes into making one of these chairs- and many are beginning to find their niche and specialize. It's interesting to see how certain students are drawn to the assembly of the chair- to be sure it comes out right. Each piece of the puzzle reveals something to me about where my students skill levels are and how they are functioning as a whole class. I'm looking forward to the weeks ahead as I get to watch these kids work!
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