Weekly Theme Building! 
During this class students will be challenged each week with a new Magnetic Tiles build.  I will introduce a building theme  and then ask students to build it using their own Magnetic Tiles.    This class is designed to encourage our students to work together, learn from each other and also build their own independent thinking.  In this class I encourage students to see what their classmates are doing when they build and gain more ideas and inspiration!

This class will begin with an explanation of what we will build in class. This is not a "how to build" class.  We are working on trying to build new things and "challenging" ourselves.  I will share with the students what our build is and then I will give the students 5-7 minutes to get set up and begin building.  After we have had some time to get started we will take time to share our work and and progress building our challenge.  

This class will require a set of magnetic tiles.  (any brand will be great)  The builds we create can be adapted to any size set of Tiles.  The Magnetic Tiles set needs to include squares and triangle.  Magnetic Tiles sets that are designed to be "marble run" or other forms will not work for this building class.  We will use the shapes sets to build for these challenges.    

***  Parents just a note this class is not a "how to build"  class.  It is designed to allow our students to build after being given suggestions on how to get started. I will always demonstrate ideas with my own tiles if a student needs some inspiration.  I also allow students to help each other.  I think it is an important part of a group class.   I then interact with them to encourage them to adjust, change improve and problem solve their builds. Each class we have a different item we will try to build.   I love magnetic tiles!  Let's get to work young engineers!   Students can use any brand or type magnetic tile (Magna-Tiles, Picasso, Magformers, Playmags)  Generic magnetic tiles work fine as well

****Please note this is for students who are 5 years old and up.  This class is not geared for students who are younger than 5.   Additionally I can not accommodate same day transfers (within 24 hours of class start time) for sickness or other related issues.  It takes away an open spot for some students who are trying to get into the class.  I am often going from one class to another so please understand messaging me directly before as just as class is beginning may mean I cannot reply.  Once class has begun I am not available to reply.  

**For students who are 5-6 years old an adult may be needed nearby if your student is not accustomed to mute/unmute.  There are times when we may need to be on mute during this class so I recommend having someone available to help with that as needed. 

** Students will begin class on mute at the onset of class in order for me to give classroom instructions and introduce our build.  Once we have begun working on the build we will come off of mute together.  

*** I ask that students not bring other toys to class to show during class.  We want to keep the focus on our Magnetic Tiles.  Occasionally students may use their figurines or other small toys to enhance their builds.    We try to allot as much time as possible to building and sharing during class for that reason  we do not do "show and share" with other toys for this class. 

The classroom will be opened 2 minutes before start time.  I will move students from the waiting room at class start time.  This allows for all students to enter class at the same time.  Parents please have students arrive on time for class as we jump right into building time and late comers often miss the explanations at the beginning of class!  See you in the classroom!
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