This presentation describes the Odyssey of the Mind program at Bells Mill Elementary School. It is intended for parents and educators to learn more about how the program works.
- 1. Odyssey of the MindBells Mill ElementaryParent Information
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2. What Youll Hear What is Odyssey of the Mind? Why being in
Odyssey is great! What do kids do? What do parents do? When is it
all happening? How to join! 3. What Youll Hear What is Odyssey of
the Mind? Why being in Odyssey is great! What do kids do? What do
parents do? When is it all happening? How to join! 4. What IS
Odyssey of the
Mind?Team-Building,Problem-Solving,Creative-ThinkingFUN! 5. What Is
It Really?It is an international creative problem-solvingprogram
with competitionBased upon idea that creativity is a skill thatcan
be taught and improved with practiceEverything is a team
effortOdyssey of the Mind develops real-lifeteamwork, communication
and brainstormingskills, and develops creativity in the solution
ofproblems ranging from simple tooverwhelmingly complexThere is no
single right answer. Ever. 6. Creativity? Creativity is not
atalent, its a way ofoperating JohnCleese I define creativityas the
process ofhaving originalideas that havevalue. KenRobinson 7.
Odyssey and Creativity 8. What Youll Hear What is Odyssey of the
Mind? Why being in Odyssey is great! What do kids do? What do
parents do? When is it all happening? How to join! 9. Celebrity
Guest Star!Dr. Bill KleinFormer Bells Mill parent,recipient of the
Maryland Odyssey of the MindOMER award for his coaching work 10.
Benefits of OdysseyImproves brainstorming and criticalthinking
skills. 11. Benefits of OdysseyBuilds teamwork skills
includingcooperation, consensus building, andgroup problem solving.
12. Benefits of OdysseyBuilds confidenceand self-reliance:can-do
attitude! 13. Benefits of OdysseyDemonstrates that each memberof a
team contributes differentlybut importantly 14. Benefits of
OdysseyExplore how to express and implementtheir ideas in a
collaborative setting. 15. Benefits of OdysseyChallenges students
to become moredetail-oriented and inclined to dotheir best. 16.
Benefits of OdysseyProvides unique, unforgettableexperiences that
will serve them inevery aspect of their lives 17. Benefits of
Odysseyand they perform in front of theschool to showcase their
hard work! 18. Kids are Naturally CreativeWhen were six or seven
years old,were all [creative]. Its what happens inschool and at
home that determineswho remains [creative]. PabloPicasso 19.
ReCreating AmericaFirst film of new documentary series
isdocumenting four ways of promotingcreativity, one of which is
Odyssey ofthe Mind 20. What Youll Hear What is Odyssey of the Mind?
Why being in Odyssey is great! What do kids do? What do parents do?
When is it all happening? How to join! 21. Work in a Team! 22.
Spontaneous Problems 23. Spontaneous ProblemsName things that run!
24. Spontaneous ProblemsName things that run!Build a puppet out of
aluminum foil. Tella story with the puppet. 25. Spontaneous
ProblemsName things that run!Build a puppet out of aluminum foil.
Tella story with the puppet.Using only newspaper and mailinglabels,
build a bridge that spans 12.Score one point per penny the
bridgecan support. 26. Long-Term ProblemPosed as question where the
answer ispresented in the form of a play, subjectto many
conditions! 27. Long-Term Problem 28. Long-Term Problem
CategoriesVehicleTechnicalClassicsStructureTheatricalPrimary 29.
Long-Term Problem Video 30. Long-Term Problems 2015Vehicle A train
going to stationsTechnical powered by rubber bands!Classics
Pandoras Box video gameStructure Marble releaserTheatrical Silent
moviePrimary Wacky weather report 31. Its All Them!Kids come up
with all the ideasKids write the scriptKids make the costumesKids
make the setsKids make the propsKids do all the acting 32. What
Youll Hear What is Odyssey of the Mind? Why being in Odyssey is
great! What do kids do? What do parents do? When is it all
happening? How to join! 33. Parent Jobs at RegistrationLead Coaches
run teams of 5-7 members with guidanceand support from usAssistant
Coaches help the Lead Coaches (e.g., bethere much of the time;
substitute for absence)Assistant Treasurer assists the OM Treasurer
in herduties and learns the ropes for next yearSecretary assists
with membership and registration,works with school staff to arrange
for rooms and otherneeds, assists with State Final
registrationJudge for the Maryland State Tournament: each team
isrequired to provide two parent judgesVolunteer for the Maryland
State Tournament: each teamis encouraged to provide one volunteer
to providehelping hands (manage competition; registration;
sellingt-shirts, pins, etc.) 34. The Role of ParentsBest: Coach or
co-coach a team!Work with kids, including yoursLearn and grow with
themRequires a weekly commitment for about 2 hours(usually Friday
afternoon), plus some amount ofpatience, enthusiasm, and love of
kidsAlso good: JudgingServe as a judge at competitions, ~8 hoursAt
least: Support your child & his/her teamBring them to all the
meetings; host a meeting atyour house; help them learn! 35. Parents
& Their ChildYou can teach, but you cant help.Ill teach you to
sew, but you have to attachall the jingle bells yourself!You said
you want to build a truss so todaywere going to learn how to use a
power drill!Expect them to burn themselves on the hotglue gun. This
is called experience. 36. Parent CommitmentMake sure your child
participatesHelp them collect the materials for theplay. Cost limit
for whole team is $125,so its mostly found itemsTeach them skills
for the play 37. Want to Coach?Help guide your childs team through
theOdysseyWell providesession plansand trainingYou enableyour
teamto do theirbest! 38. Coachs Reward 39. What Youll Hear What is
Odyssey of the Mind? Why being in Odyssey is great! What do kids
do? What do parents do? When is it all happening? How to join! 40.
Important Dates By Friday, September 26: Register student Tell us
if youre interested in coaching Sunday, Sep. 28: Coach Training
Friday, Oct. 3: First Session 3:30! Sessions almost every Friday
41. Important Dates In January: Spontaneous Day! Fun,
learning-oriented session Like competition, judged, no stress
March, Spontaneous Competition Still fun! Teams do compete, awards
in April April, Maryland State Tournament Spontaneous component
Long-Term Problem (play) Qualifying opportunity for World Finals
42. Important Dates In January: Spontaneous Day! Fun,
learning-oriented session Like competition, judged, no stress
March, Spontaneous Competition Still fun! Teams do compete, awards
in April April, Maryland State Tournament Spontaneous component
Long-Term Problem (play) Qualifying opportunity for World Finals
43. What Youll Hear What is Odyssey of the Mind? Why being in
Odyssey is great! What do kids do? What do parents do? When is it
all happening? How to join! 44. How to Sign UpGo visit our web
site:tinyurl.com/bellsmillodysseyEnroll using our convenient
snazzyonline form!Registration fee of $40 payable byPayPal for even
more convenience! 45. Contact Information:Email is
[email protected] coordinators:Dominic
Benford (Head Coach)301.758.9305Trudi Benford (Head
Coach)301.758.9306Christine Lorenz (Treasurer)
