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thank you all for the support and the suggestions. i do like the idea of using fractals in the class, or perhaps even crop circles. i think i'll have to print out some pictures and put them by the easel and see if it inspires some new creativity. i'll be sure to take pictures of any extraordinary art and share them.

that telepathy idea sounds fun and interesting. it sounds like something i'll have to research some more before i give it a go. the hubble pictures sound great as well. if we do a space theme, i'll definitely keep that in mind. earlier this year they built a large space ship out of many boxes and aluminum foil. they made their own control panel and seat belts without any teacher direction. unfortunately the first day we moved the ship outside(because it was sooo big it wouldnt fit in the class anymore) the wind blew it to pieces and ruined weeks of hard work.

one thing i would love to teach the children, if nothing else, is that their minds are more powerful than they realize. not too long ago i came across something called cloudbusting. i had never heard of it before, but it grabbed my interest. google it for more info. basically, you use your mind to dissolve clouds. i have tried it myself with limited success. i have heard that children have an easier time than adults, so i'd like to try that out one day too.

thanks again!

dave