Have you seen the amazing bean plants growing in our school garden? They’re climbing high and producing lots of yummy pods! Beans are not just for the birds! They are a superfood for humans too! They are packed with goodness like protein, which helps us grow strong, and fibre, which helps our tummies stay happy. […]
Wow! Look at our Beans! Llegeix més »
A few weeks ago, I presented a weather station project that 4th grade students are carrying out, using micro:bit boards, and the block-based coding powered by Makecode. In this hands-on project, students are learning to code and collect real-time weather data. As practice makes perfect, students are engaging in various tasks before building the weather
Micro:bit Coding: A Cool Way to Learn About Weather! Llegeix més »
Hello, young cooks! Remember last week when we made that yummy Swiss chard recipe from our school garden? This week, we’re using another colourful veggie we’ve grown—red cabbage! Let’s turn it into a warm, sweet, and cozy dish that’s perfect for sharing. What You’ll Need: 2 cups of shredded red cabbage (ask an adult to
Warm and Sweet Red Cabbage Stir-Fry Llegeix més »
Welcome to the mTiny Art Studio, first part of a series of articles on learning centres, where students turn their mTiny robot into a drawing machine! Here, they will learn how to program mTiny to create amazing pictures using markers and the tap tiles. What They Will Learn: How to use tap tiles to make
mTiny Art Studio: Drawing with Robots! Llegeix més »
Students have taken home every Swiss chard plant we have grown as a reward for keeping the school garden beautiful and healthy. Now, it’s time to enjoy the fruits of their hard work! SWISS CHARD STIR-FRY Ingredients: 1 bunch Swiss chard, washed and chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon sesame
A Delicious Reward: A Swiss Chard Recipe Llegeix més »
At our school, we’re excited to launch a new science project where 4th grade students will build their own weather stations! Using the micro:bit, a simple, programmable computer, students will learn to measure temperature, humidity, and light levels, all while developing key STEM skills. With Microsoft MakeCode, students will program the micro:bit using block-based coding,
Building a Weather Station: A Hands-On Science Project Llegeix més »
Have you ever played hide-and-seek? It’s a fun game where you try to hide from others. Well, animals play a similar game in nature, but it’s not just for fun! They do it to survive. What is Mimicry? Mimicry is a special skill that some animals have. It’s like wearing a disguise to trick other
Amazing Animal Tricks: Blending In! Llegeix més »
At our school, we have a garden where we not only take care of plants but also learn lots of interesting things! We do a variety of activities that help us understand the world of plants and why they are so important. Some of our activities are theoretical, which means we learn important concepts and
Our School Garden: Learning and Having Fun Llegeix més »
Did you know that plants have a special way of fighting back when bugs eat their leaves? It’s called compensatory growth, which means the plant works extra hard to grow new leaves to replace the ones it lost. Here’s how it works: When a pest takes a bite out of a leaf, the plant notices
How Plants Fight Back: Growing New Leaves! Llegeix més »
Last week, we celebrated the fruits of our labour by harvesting our delicious garden vegetables. Now, it’s time to turn those fresh, homegrown goodies into mouthwatering meals! Today, we’re focusing on two nutrient-rich leafy green: lettuce and escarole. These adaptable greens are packed with essential vitamins and minerals, and they’re incredibly easy to prepare. Here
Get Ready to Cook! Llegeix més »
