09/03/2026
Teamwork, problem-solving, and a little bit of classroom adventure! 🪱🌊🍝
Mrs. Vreeland’s 3rd graders jumped into some fun hands-on challenges during their first week of school!
First up: Save Fred! 🛟
Fred the gummy worm was enjoying a boat ride in his plastic cup when a BIG wave came along and capsized his boat! 😱 His life jacket (a Life Saver) slipped underneath the boat, leaving Fred stranded on top. And there’s just one problem… Fred can’t swim!
Working in teams, students had to figure out how to rescue Fred and get his life jacket back on him using only four paper clips. No hands allowed! 🤔 Students had to communicate, collaborate, problem-solve, and think creatively to save their gummy-worm friend.
Then came the Spaghetti Tower Challenge! 🍝🏗️ Teams worked together to build a tower using spaghetti, putting their creativity, communication, and teamwork to the test.
What a great way to start the school year! Learning that sometimes the best solutions come when we work together, try new ideas, and don't give up! 💙