In August, I taught my first balloon twisting class. Students learned to make lots of fun animals and hats.
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Students were very focused learners.
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One favorite was the penguin, which students could adapt to make their own.
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We learned the monkey climbing the palm tree.
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Flowers, ladybugs, hats...
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And many more!
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Some students experimented, like with the grapes here.
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They got to make up their own kooky designs.
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In the end, Ravi was pleased with his work!
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Our class photo, with our favorite creations
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On the way back after class, students had more
balloons than they could carry in their hands!