PACTIvity 2021-2022 by Terra Lynch https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc Click the "+: below each column to share your feedback. en-us 2021-12-06 15:35:51 UTC 2021-12-16 17:08:01 UTC hello@padlet.com (TL) Kids get to move their bodies, make friends with students from other grades, and explore the city. tlynch36 https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1932018306 2021-12-06 19:42:09 UTC https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1932018306 (TL) Some classes were too large at 17+ students tlynch36 https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1932019163 2021-12-06 19:42:36 UTC https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1932019163 (TL) What are the ways, if any, guides will adjust structures in the spring? tlynch36 https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1932021733 2021-12-06 19:43:31 UTC https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1932021733 Nice to have time to get to know a group of kids. https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1932683726 2021-12-07 03:52:53 UTC https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1932683726 I wonder how they got to be in which class? Some kids might be better suited for, say, Jason's PACTivity and some more for ODE, and visa versa. I wonder if there can be some switching around, or if that's just too difficult to orchestrate? https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1932686532 2021-12-07 03:55:02 UTC https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1932686532 The weather was excellent for outdoor activities. And, the students got to move and connect SO MUCH! https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1936630648 2021-12-08 19:07:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1936630648 Large classes. Not being able to actually create specific movement curriculums because the class assignments were so random. I'd love to be able to design a course, such as Scooters and Skates OR a Dance class where the students choose to be in it and can grow as practitioners over the course of the semester. A more organized approach to PACTivity brings a meaningfulness to movement practice that I personally felt lacking this semester. https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1936648664 2021-12-08 19:17:04 UTC https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1936648664 A great way to implement "city as classroom". https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1937357441 2021-12-09 03:50:24 UTC https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1937357441 There was a little improv required to meet the needs and interests of all students. https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1937358810 2021-12-09 03:51:25 UTC https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1937358810 PACTivity has so much potential. I agree with others that students should be split up based on selecting specific elective offerings that connect to wellness and/or the PACT. Students enjoy the "low-stakes" learning environment. https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1937363999 2021-12-09 03:55:53 UTC https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1937363999 Activity without grading allowed us to embark on interesting and fun adventures that aren't necessarily sports/competition centered. https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1940945192 2021-12-10 18:59:56 UTC https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1940945192 Coming up with unique ideas that didn't involve using a bus/van or incurring extra costs; planning activities that interested all of the students. https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1940948168 2021-12-10 19:02:02 UTC https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1940948168 I would love to have a PACTivity unit/course on gardening but the garden in the round-about is death and would require heavy machinery and hard labor to clear out and begin again. https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1940950204 2021-12-10 19:03:23 UTC https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1940950204 Is there any way to utilize the yoga studio next door to offer yoga once per week (for PACTivity classes led by non-yogis)? https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1940954247 2021-12-10 19:06:09 UTC https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1940954247 Creating relationships with children and guides that they they don't have in classes. Moving body, exploring the city and the preserved nature that is close to our campus. Collaboration between Pactivity guides. https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1943494682 2021-12-13 02:07:50 UTC https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1943494682 Finding activities that everyone agreed on, feeling challenged when a students didn't want to do the planned activity, I tried to have my Pactivity be more improv and cooperative games but there were a couple students who were NOT interested in this so it made it challenging, https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1943501619 2021-12-13 02:12:45 UTC https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1943501619 https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1945580251 Putting students in control of designing/selecting games

Collaboration with other PACTivities

Taking advantage of parks near the school]]> 2021-12-13 21:04:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1945580251 https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1945583080 Finding ways to engage most students most of the time. ]]> 2021-12-13 21:05:58 UTC https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1945583080 https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1945585121 I wonder if there is a way to incorporate student choice back into PACTivity (may be challenging with scheduling PACTivities all throughout the day).]]> 2021-12-13 21:07:15 UTC https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1945585121 https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1945675035 The mixing of the different grades allows a cohesion to develop across the middle school student population.

PACTivity truly embraces the city as a classroom philosophy.

There has also been excellent collaboration between guides.]]> 2021-12-13 22:14:29 UTC https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1945675035 https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1945684027 I enjoyed the B1 slot with regards to it being in the cooler part of the day however the desire to combine PACTivity with visits to say the library were thwarted by the late opening times for such places. Only Whole Foods and Starbucks seem to be open at that time in the morning! This has limited things somewhat.

I agree with earlier comments about student choice and preferences. Some want to play active sports, others are keen to participate in nature walks and more gentle activities. Can there be some form of selection process?]]> 2021-12-13 22:21:59 UTC https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1945684027 https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1945687116 Combining PACTivity groups has allowed some division of activities to accommodate different needs/desires of students; two guides allows for different activities to take place simultaneously. ]]> 2021-12-13 22:24:37 UTC https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1945687116 Not giving the kids a choice as they often choose least resistance or opting out--giving them two choices that were active. Coming in with a good attitude with the kids. also: no need to answer silly questions. Importance of explaining why. Glad kids are looking forward to being in my PACTivity. tlynch36 https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1950189673 Fun Friday also worked--something to look forward to of pure free play / fun.]]> 2021-12-15 18:43:04 UTC https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1950189673 I want more structured fitness instruction which will allow for times we do free play is special, like fun Friday. tlynch36 https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1950191776 2021-12-15 18:44:09 UTC https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1950191776 Let's find some more defined PACTivities rather than the broad sweeps. tlynch36 https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1950196133 2021-12-15 18:46:27 UTC https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1950196133 https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1952255412 Students were able to connect with one another in an environment not centered around academics. They were able to move and explore their physical interests and hobbies.]]> 2021-12-16 17:04:24 UTC https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1952255412 https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1952259048 I would like to see more defined PACTivities. It was often challenging to balance student voice/choice and also find activities for the group that everyone agreed upon.]]> 2021-12-16 17:06:27 UTC https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1952259048 https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1952261621 PACTivity has tons of potential. I wonder if there is a way that groups can be combined to allot for an experience that is less stressful for the guide in terms of planning while also allowing for multiple interests to be explored on those given days.]]> 2021-12-16 17:08:01 UTC https://padlet.com/tlynch36/gsrzbnhp6x7wiadc/wish/1952261621