RISE is practicing and experimenting with some clay to make some puppets for our upcoming Parent Night. We have also enjoyed some spring art and building some things with simple circuits. There’s never a dull moment! RISE kids are so talented! #riseafterschooltn Source

So many different projects are in the works at RISE! Reading and Math all in one novel! #riseafterschooltn Source

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𝕋𝕖𝕒𝕞𝕨𝕠𝕣𝕜! 𝕋𝕖𝕒𝕞𝕨𝕠𝕣𝕜! Source

When you play 𝕊𝕦𝕣𝕧𝕚𝕧𝕠𝕣 you have to have a race to collect your supplies! #riseafterschooltn Source

What’s more fun than engaging in a friendly game of Survivor? RISE students are learning teamwork, leadership. “survival” skills and being a good sport while playing some fun games with their tribes. #riseafterschooltn We can’t help but throw in some science and conservation. Source

We have been busy the past few weeks at RISE! We have had some sunny days and have enjoyed some art projects and learning about art from around the world…Greek Pottery, Chinese Dragons, and Painting geometric quilts. #riseafterschooltn Source

Talking to children about crisis or tragedy in words they understand helps them process difficult emotions. https://extension.tennessee.edu/publications/Documents/D160.pdf Here’s guidance on how to talk to children about the Ukraine crisis and other difficult situations. #UTExtensionFCSHD Source

Time to sign up for Junior Camp. This camp is for 4th-6th graders that live in Hickman County. Source

We started learning about art from around the globe. Our trip began with matryoshka dolls, also known as Russian stacking dolls. Thank you to Kathryn for sharing her book and collection of dolls. RISE students told their stories by decorating and writing stories about their dolls. Where will we travel next?? #riseafterschooltn Source