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I really believe that getting to know your learners as deeply as possible is what matters the most. It is about forming caring and respectful relationships in order to plan learning experiences which will meet the needs of your learners where they are now.
Read here about what a difference it makes when you spend time finding out about your learners through hands-on projects which require creative thinking and collaboration.
This is a really nice way for your learners to get to know each other on a deeper level. It is also a good chance for you to learn about the stengths and interests of your learners in order to help plan future learning.
Use this challenge to find out the strengths of your learners. Who can think outside the square? Who shows leadership? Who works well with others? Who has great construction skills? Who is a confident presenter?
Make sure your learners have the skills they need for cardboard prototyping during the year. Create a cardboard skills resource board. Try the marble run challenge. Design some classroom furniture.
Observe your learners as they work in teams to solve the Marshmallow Challenge. Watch this video to learn more about what can be gained from this activity. Will you give your learners an opportunity to learn from it and have another go at another time?
Get the creative juices flowing in your class and see who your imaginative 'out-of-the-box' thinkers are in this activity.
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