Read the Halloween story below. Use the clues and deductive reasoning to solve the Halloween Logic game. Aaron, Johnny and Matt were planning their outing for Halloween night and it was decided that each boy would dress in a different costume. After they had made their choices about what to wear, they thought it might be a… Read More Logic
Individually or with a partner, first grade students will select and find ANY four to six books and second grade students will select ANY six to eight books from the “Scavenger Hunt” list above. As each book is selected and found, a shelf marker will be used to hold a book’s place while the students take a photograph of… Read More Book Scavenger Hunt
Second grade classes will gain a better understanding of balance and motion as they explore the function and form of levers together with the work of Alex Calder. Viewing mobiles created by sculptor Alexander Calder, students will learn about mobiles and experiment with balancing levers and equilibrium. Students will then design and create a simplified 3D printed piece using Tinkercad.… Read More Balance and Motion Connect to Art
Last week in the library we had all the ingredients of a mystery! First, we discussed a real mystery involving the stolen statue of the Lorax from the home of Dr. Seuss located in California. Discussing this real mystery, allowed us to use detective vocabulary such as “clue”, “crime”, “red herring”, “detective”, “evidence”, “mystery”, “suspect”… Read More The Ingredients of a Mystery
…be an eagle or a whale? Before you make a decision, you must research and learn about the eagle and the whale! First, complete the required activities below. Then, decide which animal you would rather be. Next, write a persuasive paragraph using the O.R.E.O. strategy. Last, post your “Would You Rather…” in the comment section below.… Read More Would You Rather…
This time of year, especially Valentine’s Day, we try to express our love to others and show concern for others. Each and every one of us has the power to make others feel better or worse. Making others feel better is much more fun and actually makes us feel good too. Kindness is to act friendly,… Read More February Challenge
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Dear Parents, Teachers and Students, I discovered a reading activity created by Michael Friermood called the “Tower of Books” which I am modifying for our use during the next eight weeks in order to motivate students to explore the vast selection of books available in the William O. Schaefer Library Media Center. The “Tower of Books” Library Challenge will begin… Read More Tower of Books Library Challenge