Amanda Hipgrave

Grade 6 coding masters are building an epic “Guess the Coordinates” game on Scratch @scratch

Game on! Students played a game of Tic Tac Toe to master plotting points on all 4 quadrants of a Cartesian plane.

Students applied their understanding of triangles, quadrilaterals, and angle relationships to design and construct a mini golf course! Today we had a chance to test them out. Check out their hard work!

For those classes still working through the book, remember that you’re welcome to continue the conversation and answer questions at your own pace. We'll keep checking for responses! #GRA2024 #AndThenBoom

📚✨We can’t believe we’re in the last week of the @globalreadaloud! It has been an incredible journey reading #ANDTHENBOOM, and students have come to view Joe as a friend. Thank you to all who have participated! 💬 Please find the last questions below. #GRA2024 #GRABoomSlowChat

Week 5 questions of the #AndThenBOOM slow chat are below!

It's hard to believe we're starting week 4 of the AND THEN, BOOM! slow chat for #GRA2024! 💬Check out the Week 4 questions below and respond to any or all questions at your own pace. Don't forget to use the hashtag #GRABoomSlowChat Happy reading! @AuthorLisaFipps

🌟 Highland students and staff: Need a boost of positivity? Swing by our classroom door to check out the positive affirmations written by our amazing Grade 6 students! They’re a fantastic reminder of all the great things about you. Let’s spread positivity together! 💖✨

@MrTfromP3 The students were very excited to watch “Ryder’s dad” today! Thought you’d get a kick out of those two names 😆 Looking forward to more Kahoot fun next week!

Ryder is my son and @MrsHipgrave is one of the greatest teachers!

Grade 6 students rocked a @Kahoot for #ANDTHENBOOM by @AuthorLisaFipps. Big shout-out to @MrTfromP3 for making our learning exciting! #GRA2024 #GRABoom #GRAAndThenBoom @globalreadaloud

Week 3 Questions above!

Thank you to everyone who has participated in the first two weeks of the AND THEN, BOOM! slow chat.🌍 We’ve loved reading the thoughtful responses from schools around the world. 💬 Let’s keep this global conversation going—check out the Week 3 questions below! 💥 #GRABoomSlowChat

W2A3: Some changemakers we know of include: Martin Luther King Jr., Viola Desmond, Obama, Malala, Gandhi, Ronaldo, friends, parents, & teachers. Each person has made a difference in their own way—by standing up for justice, breaking barriers, inspiring others, or supporting us.

Thank you to everyone who joined in for Week 1 of the AND THEN, BOOM! slow chat. Your thoughts and contributions were fantastic.💥 Ready for Week 2? Check out the questions below and let’s keep the conversation going! #GRABoomSlowChat #GRA2024

W2A1: Things that bring us comfort include: teddy bears, pets, books, a special blanket, pictures of loved ones, music, and playing sports. These comforting things help us feel safe and grounded when life feels uncertain. #GRABoomSlowChat #GRA2024 #AndThenBoom #GRABoom

W2A2: Some sts shared how they used to feel scared to walk in their neighbourhood, but after getting to know the people, they now wave to neighbours & see beauty in the cracks in the sidewalks & colourful graffiti. They said having people you trust makes things feel less scary.

Check out a few of our sketchnotes for AND THEN, BOOM! by @AuthorLisaFipps. Students are loving this creative way to capture the story’s key moments. #GRA2024 #GRABoom #GRABoomSlowChat #ANDTHENBOOM #GlobalReadAloud2024

Yesterday was a beautiful day for a game of Capture the Flag 🚩🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️💨🌳☀️

@AuthorLisaFipps Wk1 A3: Students said that even though it isn't right, it's sometimes easier to ignore things that are happening around us rather than sit with the uncomfortable. One student commented that it is important to demonstrate courage over comfort.

Excited to kick off #GlobalReadAloud2024 & connect with classrooms from all over the world! 🌍 We’re diving into And Then, Boom! by @AuthorLisaFipps -- can't wait to share our thoughts, explore new perspectives, & learn together. 📚💥Week 1 #GRABoomSlowChat questions are below!

@AuthorLisaFipps Wk1 A2: We have a lot nicknames! Many were given to us when we were younger. Many are Urdu, Sanskrit, Tamil, or Arabic nicknames (Meeha, Angad, Tia, Dudu). Others are from inside jokes (Mittens, Squeaks, Hammer).