Co-op in Review: October 3, 2013

The 1920's were roaring, but the good times were about to end.  They actually came to a screeching halt at the end of the century, as the economy began to collapse, most notably with the stock market crash of October 1929.  Banks closed, factories closed, jobs were lost, people became homeless and hungry.  We are on the brink of a depression--The Great Depression.  The Dialectic class studied the Stock Market.  Guest speaker, Pastor Bill Meiter did a great job teaching the lesson on stocks, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and principles of investing.  The kids are excited to begin their own pretend stock investment simulation, where they will invest pretend money in real stocks and watch them grow (or not!).   The Upper Grammar class and Lower Grammar classes both studied the life of Walt Disney and the development of animation techniques.  They both made cartoon flip books, which was a lot more work than they thought it would be!  The Lower Grammar kids also made adorable Mickey Mouse ears.  The Five in a Row class read the book, "The Little Island."  It's a book about a little island that changes with the seasons and over time.  Different creatures visit the island and it is hit by storms, too.  The kids made an adorable and delicious craft!  They made islands out of fruit and other food.  They loved making their islands, and they really loved eating them!