It is time to get those creative juices going again! Mrs. McBride is offering an opportunity to put your skills to work. Masks are due March 23rd. Find out more details for this month’s challenge here – The Mask Challenge: Who am I?
This month’s superpower is Integrity. Integrity is the quality of being honest, having strong moral principles and total sincerity. Oprah Winfrey states, “Real integrity is doing the right thing knowing that nobody’s going to know whether you did it or not.”
Monica Kulling introduces us to the fascinating Margaret Knight. Known as Mattie, she was different from most American girls living in 1850. In the Bag! Margaret Knight Wraps it Up provides a great opportunity to celebrate problem-solving, creativity, inventions, perseverance and integrity.
Check out this website Inspire My Kids. Select one of the quotes and post a comment about what it means to you.
Tonight is the opening ceremony for the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea. There are so many opportunities to learn about winter sporting events, countries around the world and athletes. Here are a few links:
Compassion is caring about others more than yourself.
Will you ask someone to join you at lunch? Will you reach out and play with someone at recess? Will you listen more to those around you?
Be a “Soup-er” Hero and bring in a soup can and another item for our local food pantries. SOCES is asking 3rd graders to bring in canned vegetables, 4th graders to bring in peanut butter or jelly, and 5th graders to bring in canned tuna, chicken and other canned meat.
Eve Bunting’s Train to Somewhere is our book of the month. Many orphans were placed with caring families across the United States. Read to find out if Marianne is chosen to be with a compassionate family.
Remember our Compassion Twins message for this month. “Show Love. Be Kind. Keep Compassion on Your Mind.”
It is time to get those creative juices going again! Mrs. McBride is offering an opportunity to 4th graders ONLY! Let’s put those problem solving and designing skills to work. Find out more details for this month’s challenge here – The Valentine Challenge.
eponyms – a person after whom a discovery, invention, place, etc., is named or thought to be named
Additional Resources:
Let’s share our knew knowledge in a fun way. Students will research an eponym using links above. In our class document, you will add a page, picture and facts about your eponym. We will then use a green screen and film your skit. Let’s have fun!
It is time to get those creative juices going again! Mrs. McBride is offering an opportunity to put your skills to work. Entries are due January 26th and must be decorated to show your uniqueness and/or passion. Find out more details for this month’s challenge here – The Snow Person Challenge.
Have you ever tried to blow bubbles in the cold? Have you wondered what would happen if you did? Hope you are dressed warm. Let’s make some predictions and give it a try.
Play Frozen Bubbles!
Learn more – The Science Behind Bubbles
Let’s use this time of year to keep our logic in check. Choose from the following activities to keep your brains active.
Just like you, snowflakes are unique. Let’s try a few different ways to make them.
Challenge #1 – Try Hopscotch
Challenge #2 – Try Code.org with Anna and Elsa
Challenge #3 – Make a Six-Pointed Snowflake