Technology

Technology is one of my most favourite things in the whole world.  Technology is not just about electronics, it’s also things that make your life way easier. Well, that’s what my teacher said to us in Social Studies.  Phones and other electronics are part of it too!

I’m guessing everyone has tons of technology.  For example,  do you use spoons, forks, plates, bowls, pencils and lots more other things that make your life simpler?

I use technology all the time, especially my phone. I used to play and use my computer but my dad started using it everyday, so I moved onto my phone instead.

The apps I usually play or use are Roblox, Minecraft, Musically, Youtube, Instagram and Facebook.  My favourite apps are Roblox and Youtube because Roblox has lots of great games and Youtube is where I watch wonderful videos all the time.

Technology is like my best friend because I love it so much and I use it all the time.  

Sadly, electronics cannot be brought or be played in our school because people that think it’s funny to steal other people’s belongings.   It ruined it for the people that didn’t do anything, which is ridiculous!  

I think I might be a lazy person because I always play on my phone and relax on the couch and just watch T.V. all the time instead of having a good workout.

My brother and I play video games also.  We always do it every weekend. Instead, we should probably play outside.

What do you think about electronics? Is it one of your favourite things to do? What are your favourite apps or games?

~tsumtsum

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Cup Stacking

Have you heard about cup stacking?  It is a sport that uses speed and coordination.  There are 12 cups that need to be stacked in particular combinations as fast as you can.

I love cup stacking!  I first learned it in class in Grade 5. The next day I asked my dad if he could get me them for Christmas, he said maybe. For Christmas I got a set of 12 from Amazon.  I got blue cups with a mat and a timer. For my birthday I got 12 more sparkly orange cups.  They are now my favourite to stack with.

There are three common combinations that need to be stacked.  They are the 3-3-3, the 3-6-3 and the cycle.  There is a particular order and method that needs to followed.  My record for the 3-3-3 is 3.6 seconds.  My record for the 3-6-3 is 5.4 seconds.  Last but not least, my record for the cycle is 8.7 seconds.  My favourite round to do is the cycle and my least favourite one is the 3-3-3 because it is too simple for me.  The 3-3-3 is three cups with two on the bottom and one on top - 3 stacks of 3.

In my class I am the fastest at the 3-6-3 because no one else in the class knows how to do the cycle. We haven’t learned the cycle in class yet. The only other person in the class who knows how is kitkatsmitsmat because I taught her how to do it at our sleep-over.

Do you like cup stacking?  Do you have or want a set of your own?

~purple tacos

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Valentine's Day Cards

Valentine's Day is fast approaching.  In fact, it is a week from today.  Many students have asked whether we are setting aside some time to have a Valentine's Day party as this is what they have been used to in the past.  Unfortunately, due to a number of reasons, we will not be setting aside a specific time to throw a party.

Others have inquired as to whether they can hand out Valentine's Day cards.  Students are allowed to give Valentine's to their classmates and friends, should they wish to do so.  Inevitably, the next question that arises is whether it is necessary to hand out to all the students in the class.

On this topic, I take the same stance that I have maintained throughout my years of teaching.  If you feel that everybody in your class needs to get a Valentine, then feel free to do so.  However, I have never said you have to give to everyone in your class.  I feel that you are now old enough to make your own decisions in that regard.  Think of it like this:  if you throw a birthday party, are you going to invite everyone in the class?  Do you play with all your classmates all the time during recesses?

Some say that it is mean to leave someone out, especially for something little like a Valentine's Day sentiment.  Here's the other side to that statement:  if you don't get one from anybody, what might that say about you as a person?  You might have to take a look at yourself and your own behaviour if people are choosing not to give you something.

Luckily, there are many kind-hearted souls out there who always focus on the good in everybody.

What are your thoughts about Valentine's Day?  Does everybody need to get a card?  Are you making a statement if you only give a card out to certain people?

~The BIG HAM
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