Our Cool, Crazy Clubs

We read a book called Cool, Crazy, Crickets.  It is about some kids who decide to form a club.  They choose a name, build a clubhouse, come up with rules and a mascot.  The thing that stuck out to us was the the kids in the book had to problem solve to be successful because everyone had different ideas.  We wanted to try it in our classroom.  I explained to the kids that they were not allowed to fight with each other.  They had to listen to everyone's ideas and work together to be successful.  The kids all agreed.  I split them up into four different groups, gave them a piece of paper and set them free to form and name a club.  They chose a mascot and colors and made up rules.  When they had finished Miss Howell and I helped them design and build a clubhouse.  It was so amazing to watch them work together.  They were able to work on math projects, read their A.R. books, eat snack and lunch and write about their club all in their clubhouse.  It was great to hear them problem solve and work together.  Great job kids.
The Planning Stage:

The Club Posters and Clubhouses 

Reading and doing math in the Clubhouses