We have completed our novel of The Whangdoodle and all passed a test over it
with flying colors. We have begun our lessons on SCAMPER- (substitue,
combine, adjust, Modify(magnify and minify), Put to other uses, Eliminate and
Reverse or Rearrange.)SCAMPER games assist students in maintaining and
improving their imaginative ability by providing an opportunity to learn and
practice idea-getting techniques and ways to solve a variety of problems.
Creative imagination is the ability to form unique and original mental images
and one way to do this through SCAMPERING activities.
Rearranging and manipulating information that is drawn from our memory.
Existing knowledge and experience provides the material to be manipulated in
the quest for new and original images. Fun!
After a bit more work on Scamper, after the holidays we will work with CPS
(don't panic- it stands for "Creative Problem Solving"- and will use a grid
system and learn how to make decisions in a creative, yet logical way.
Have a wonderful and safe holiday and hope 2010 is a terrific year for you
and your families.
