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