Columbus Day is a holiday celebrating the anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ arrival in the Americas on October 12, 1492. The event is celebrated in many countries including the United States, Argentina, Venezuela, Colombia, Chile, Mexico and Spain. Carefully watch and listen to the video from the History Channel. Pretend you are Christopher Columbus. What would your mom… Read More Columbus Day
Tomorrow, September 24th is Punctuation Day! Punctuation Day argues that the correct use of apostrophes, semicolons and other punctuation is critical if you’re to get your (rather than, say, you’re) message across. If you’ve spotted any examples of bad punctuation, take Punctuation Day as an opportunity to share them out and to promote awareness! Read: Check out this great punctuation… Read More Punctuation Day
It’s October and that means pumpkins are everywhere! Pumpkins here. Pumpkins there. Pumpkins, pumpkins everywhere! Big ones, fat ones. Round ones, flat ones. Small ones, tall ones. Orange ones, white ones. Green ones, blue ones. Bumpy ones, smooth ones. So many to choose from! Let’s harvest them and bring them to school for some book character fun! Follow the detailed directions below to participate in… Read More October Pumpkin Character Challenge
This year, kindergarten students have read thousands of books! During their library visit this week, we will celebrate students’ favorite books by creating a “Top Picks” booklist. Students will reflect and share their favorite books read throughout the year. A “Top Picks” list will be created and shared! As a class, we will review the… Read More Reflection: Favorite Books
What is an Optical Illusion? Optical Illusions can use color, light and patterns to create images that can be deceptive or misleading to our brains. The information gathered by the eye is processed by the brain, creating a perception that in reality, does not match the true image. Try out some of these illusions and… Read More Optical Illusions
Dear Second Graders, You just finished learning all about nonfiction and researched awesome nonfiction subjects like rocks, animal homes and butterflies! Now it’s time to share what you learned! Create a 30-second video about something you just can’t stop talking about – it can be anything! Use the Animoto to create your video. See the… Read More Nonfiction Video
Watch the video,The History of Mother’s Day. Instead of buying your mom or that special woman in your life a card, make one! Use the book written by Barbara Joosse, I love You the Purplest for inspiration. Here is an example: I Love You the Purplest by Maddie, poet I love you, Mom, the purplest. I love you… Read More Mother’s Day
May 4th has become commonly known as Star Wars Day. The words, “May the 4th” seem to beg the rest of the catchphrase be spoken. Star Wars, is an epic space opera written and directed by George Lucas. The movie premiered in 1977 and became an almost instant cult classic. Today, 39 years later, Star Wars remains… Read More “May the Fourth Be with You!”