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Parent and Student Workshop

The Bloomington Public Schools
Gifted and Talented Department Presents
 
What: Parent and Student Workshop
When: Saturday, April 7
Time: 8:45 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Oak Grove Middle School Media Center

Schedule
 
The Science of Calm for Students and Parents.
  • Time: 9:00 - 10:00
  • Oak Grove Middle School Media Center
  • This session is led by middle school counselor Sandra Mortensen and elementary social workers Bailey Alston and Kim Hayman. They will introduce the science of calm to adults and students. Through breathing, visualizations and poses, learn essential self regulation techniques which lead to happier, healthier and more productive lives.

Understanding the Gifted Brain - Parent Session
  • Presenter - Dr. Teresa Boatman
  • Time: 10:00 - 11:30
  • Oak Grove Middle School Auditorium
  • Through understanding the gifted brain, including executive functioning development and intensity, parents can help support their gifted learners through the journey of childhood. Discuss with Dr. Boatman, who specializes in gifted learners, the brain development and social-emotional constructs that interweave with the intellectual capability of the gifted child.

MakerSpace - Student Session
  • Time: 10:00 - 11:30
  • Where: Oak Grove Middle School Makerspace
  • What: Makerspaces provide hands-on, creative ways to encourage students to design, experiment, build and invent as they deeply engage in science, engineering and tinkering. Students will have the opportunity to try their inventiveness at the following stations. They will be be guided by trained staff at each station.
  • Lego Mindstorms
  • Little Bits
  • Code and Go Mouse
  • Ozobot
  • Magnatiles
  • Squishy Circuits
  • Rigamajig
  • Makey Makey
  • Sphero
  • Cup Critters
  • Marble Tracks
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