With generous funding from the Georgia Elementary Middle School PTCO, the first-grade team was able to purchase tools and other supplies to create a woodworking center. Our center is now complete with safety glasses, aprons, gloves, hammers, screwdrivers, pliers, a saw and miter box, levels, measuring tapes, and speed squares.
Eighth-grade teacher Brad King and students from the middle school built a movable table that will support flexible learning opportunities to work outside in the fresh air and sunshine – and to let our creativity run wild!
After a few safety lessons, small groups of first graders will be able to head outdoors to the woodworking center. With adult supervision, the students will be able to use hammers, drills, screws, and measurement tools to cut and create anything they can imagine!
Students at GEMS will uplevel their skills using various tools and be able to apply some of the math we have learned this year in the context of their woodworking projects. Finished pieces can also be painted and decorated, integrating opportunities for artistic expression as well.
This new center will provide every first-grader a real opportunity for connected hands-on learning and success. Students kids are very excited to get outside to make something with their hands and try out all the new tools.
Thanks to the GEMS PTCO for their generous support!
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