1 - Look at the Problem ~3 mins
Oh no! Pencils keep rolling off our table. Who has seen this happen in our room?
2 - Talk and Share Ideas ~4 mins
Our problem today is pencils rolling off the table. Who needs the pencils to stay put? Will the pencils stay on the table when our helper is working?
3 - Explore the Making Tray ~3 mins
Look at the junk tray together. Which pieces feel strong enough to stand up? Which ones can bend? Which piece could hold a pencil or make a little wall?
4 - Make Our Helper ~13 mins
First, draw a quick plan on the scrap paper. A quick picture is enough. Then, with your partner, make one helper together from the tray. If a piece falls off, you can fix it and try again.
5 - Draw Our Helper ~5 mins
On your drawing page, draw the problem and the helper you made. We will keep your helper safe for next time.
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