Over the next several day, the students will learn about Kamishibai and listen to a story told with the traditional Kamishibai theater. Most Kamishibai stories consist of 12 large (15” x 10.5″) illustrated cards that tell a story. On the back of each illustrated card is the text of the story. Background of Kamishibai In the Japanese language, Kamishibai… Read More Kamishibai
Another snow day tomorrow or perhaps a delay? There are some great resources for students to “play” with during those winter snow days. The first two links below are my favorite: Text Snowflake Creator – This site allows you to add three words to place into your snowflake. You can play with shape, font, and color for… Read More Snowflakes and Snow Days
Everyone has the potential to be writer! Today you will unleash your writing potential when using an online story writer called, Storybird. We will watch the introductory video together, to understand how Storybird works. When you feel ready and have no questions about Storybird, you may grab a chromebook and get started using the… Read More Writing Inspiration
The first challenge of the 2017-2018 school year is the “Out of the Box” Challenge! Students in grades 1-5 are encouraged to participate and use problem solving skills and creativity to design and create a unique masterpiece. Making with cardboard doesn’t come with a set of step-by-step instructions about what and how to make. Use… Read More “Out of the Box” Cardboard Challenge
Success in school does not only focus on academics but also character development. International Dot Day, which is September 15ish, is the perfect time to come together as a community, spark creativity and collaboration. I signed William O. Schaefer up as a participating school! Let’s take time to “connect the dots” and have an awesome… Read More #DotDay
Many people consider Memorial Day to be the unofficial start of the season. This year, we celebrate the holiday on Monday, May 29th. Many families will heat up the grill, head to the beach or take in a big blockbuster movie. But Memorial Day has the word “memorial” in it for a reason. The holiday… Read More Memorial Day, May Challenge
I am first with five Then seven in the middle — Five again to end Observed annually on April 17, National Haiku Poetry Day encourages all to try their hand in creativity. Haiku poetry is a form of Japanese poetry that is non-rhyming and normally consists of 3 lines with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5.… Read More National Haiku Poetry Day
Did you know that Valentine’s Day is the fourth largest holiday for candy sales after Halloween, Easter and Christmas! After Christmas, Valentine’s Day, which happens annually on February 14, is the most celebrated day of the year in the U.S. Here is some interesting trivia about the international day of love. About 1 billion Valentine’s Day cards… Read More February Challenge