We See What You Saw!

TODAY'S ACTIVITY
We installed a miter saw on our workbench. With great anticipation, the students safely engaged our new tool. The "miter box" guides the saw and limits its travel within the brackets. Armed with the cumulative safety precautions of hammering and drilling, they proceeded with appropriate caution and vigor.

Our project called for a dozen 3/4" dowels cut to different lengths. Though it required 10-20 minutes of continuous sawing to complete the cut, they persevered (and perspired!) to a feeling of great accomplishment.

Next, we'll sand, set, screw and glue the pieces in place.
I wonder what it will be?

Bongo takes a shortcut as she slithers along the "human bridge."
Who thinks it tickles?

TODAY'S STORY
The Trouble With Grown-ups! by Stan and Jan Berenstain. Brother and sister bear think their parents are too strict, and use a skit in the school play to vent their criticism. They are surprised that their parents find their portrayal hilarious. The nest day, they find their parents dressed up like them, acting like them, bickering and leaving their belongings underfoot. Both parents and children derive a fresh self-awareness from these role reversals.