Generosity Pass It On!

gen·er·os·i·ty ˌjenəˈräsədē/ noun the quality of being kind and generous. “I was overwhelmed by the generosity of friends and neighbors” synonyms:liberality, lavishness, magnanimity, munificence, openhandedness, free-handedness, unselfishness; More the quality or fact of being plentiful or large. “diners certainly cannot complain about the generosity of portions” synonyms:abundance, plentifulness, copiousness, lavishness, liberality, largeness “the generosity of the food portions” Young people love to help out when given the chance… Read More Generosity Pass It On!

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Talkin’ Turkey

Tales of spared turkeys date back to the Lincoln days. According to one story, Lincoln’s son Tad begged his father to write out a presidential pardon for the bird meant for the family’s Christmas table, arguing it had as much a right to live as anyone. Lincoln acquiesced and the turkey lived. On November 14,… Read More Talkin’ Turkey

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Games For Your Blog

How do you get students and parents to visit your classroom blogs? My first suggestion is to post open-ended questions that interest students and make them want to read other students’ comments. It could simply be a photo where students write questions about the image or develop funny captions. Try to connect your posts with… Read More Games For Your Blog

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What Families Eat

HOW TO MAKE AN APPLE PIE AND SEE THE WORLD by Marjorie Priceman An apple pie is easy to make…if the market is open. But if the market is closed, the world becomes your grocery store. This deliciously silly recipe for apple pie takes readers around the globe to gather ingredients. First hop a steamboat to… Read More What Families Eat

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Vetiquette

Thanksgiving is a great time of year to express gratitude. It is important that Americans give thanks for their freedom. The perfect way to do this is by thanking our active troops, our veterans, our heroes. It is important to remind students of the importance of showing gratitude for those who serve. To honor our service… Read More Vetiquette

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Cardboard Challenge Participants

Pure Imagination: Cardboard Challenge 2014 on PhotoPeach The WIlliam O. Schaefer Library created an informal, low tech “Maker Space” where students in first and second grade were encouraged to use critical thinking and problem solving skills to create and design a cardboard masterpiece. Certificates of participation were distributed to all for a job well done!

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Trail of History

Today we will be learning about a girl named Victoria. We will learn about Victoria by looking at primary source documents. Primary Sources are a first-hand, original account, record, or evidence about a person, place, object, or an event. To learn more about what a primary source is, watch the extranormal video below. Below are the… Read More Trail of History

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