Friday, December 17, 2010
Twas the Night Before Christmas
Click the link "Twas the Night Before Christmas" to hear Chloe and Danielle's verison of the classic Christmas poem.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Click the link below for a virtural tour of Plymouth!
http://www.scholastic.com/scholastic_thanksgiving/webcast.htm
http://www.plimoth.org/education/olc/index_js2.html
Click the link below for a virtural tour of Plymouth!
http://www.scholastic.com/scholastic_thanksgiving/webcast.htm
http://www.plimoth.org/education/olc/index_js2.html
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Happy Halloween!
Hope you all have fun Trick-or-Treating!! Be safe!
Thank you Mrs. Taylor's Flowers and Family for the beautiful fall arangement!
Thank you Mrs. Taylor's Flowers and Family for the beautiful fall arangement!
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere
The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere is a poem written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Using your framed outline, fill in the meanings of lines from the poem. Read each stanza, write in the meaning, then click "Ride On."
http://www.kidsandhistory.com/paulvm/h1_midride/ridepages_nosound/ridefset.html
More Paul Revere:
Discover more about The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere by following the links below:
http://www.earlyamerica.com/paul_revere.htm (movie)
http://www.paulreverehouse.org/ride/virtual.shtml (virtural ride)
http://www.kidsandhistory.com/paulvm/h1_midride/ridepages_nosound/ridefset.html
More Paul Revere:
Discover more about The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere by following the links below:
http://www.earlyamerica.com/paul_revere.htm (movie)
http://www.paulreverehouse.org/ride/virtual.shtml (virtural ride)
Open House
Due to severe weather, Open House has been changed to this Thursday, October 28 at 6:00 p.m. Hope to see you there!
Monday, October 4, 2010
Author's Purpose Practice
Hey guys! Here are some links to author's purpose practice. Hope you are enjoying your fall break!
http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/h/authorpur.cfm
http://wps.ablongman.com/long_henry_er_1/0,7989,1130503-,00.html
http://www.fcatexplorer.com/media/parent/tiplister/flash/tip210a.swf
http://fcit.usf.edu/fcat/strategies/ap/activity1.htm
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/trophies/rsr/build1/RR_e_4_20_ae.htm
http://www.learningupgrade.com/compup/index.htm
http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/h/authorpur.cfm
http://wps.ablongman.com/long_henry_er_1/0,7989,1130503-,00.html
http://www.fcatexplorer.com/media/parent/tiplister/flash/tip210a.swf
http://fcit.usf.edu/fcat/strategies/ap/activity1.htm
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/trophies/rsr/build1/RR_e_4_20_ae.htm
http://www.learningupgrade.com/compup/index.htm
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Computer- Solar System
Click the link and log on to BrainPop.
http://www.brainpop.com/science/space/solarsystem/
Username: madisoncrs
Password: liberty
Search solar system and watch the video. Answer the questions while watching the video. You may write on your paper. You may watch the video as many times and you need in order to answer the questions.
When you finish, you may watch videos about the planets.
http://www.brainpop.com/science/space/solarsystem/
Username: madisoncrs
Password: liberty
Search solar system and watch the video. Answer the questions while watching the video. You may write on your paper. You may watch the video as many times and you need in order to answer the questions.
When you finish, you may watch videos about the planets.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Shutting Out the Sky- Technology Station
Click on the link below to take an interactive tour of Ellis Island.
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/immigration/tour/index.htm
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/immigration/tour/index.htm
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Scholastic Book Orders
For anyone interested in ordering online-
Here is the class activaction code and ordering instructions!
Online Ordering Information
Web address: scholastic.com/bookclubs
Class Activation Code: GK6FZ
Dear Parent,
Now it's easier than ever to find the right books for your child — and help us earn FREE books for our classroom library at the same time!
With new online ordering from Scholastic Book Clubs, you can choose from a much wider selection of books than in the printed flyer. Plus, you can send your orders directly to me online and use your credit card.
Best of all, our class earns a FREE book every time a parent places their order online.
It's so simple! Here's how it works:
SIGN UP at www.Scholastic.com/bookclubs. On the parent page, click the "Don't have a User Name and Password?" link, then register for your own username and password. When prompted, enter the one-time Class Activation Code shown above. This code ensures that your order is sent to me.
SELECT the books you'd like to order from over 500 titles available online...and take advantage of online-only specials and discounts.
SEND your order to me online by the due date. Books will be delivered directly to our classroom, as always.
Of course, you can still order using the form from the printed flyer. But why not experience for yourself how convenient it is to order online?
Ordering online is fast, easy, and secure. Plus our whole class benefits thanks to the FREE books we'll earn with every parent online order.
Go to www.Scholastic.com/bookclubs now to get started.
Here is the class activaction code and ordering instructions!
Online Ordering Information
Web address: scholastic.com/bookclubs
Class Activation Code: GK6FZ
Dear Parent,
Now it's easier than ever to find the right books for your child — and help us earn FREE books for our classroom library at the same time!
With new online ordering from Scholastic Book Clubs, you can choose from a much wider selection of books than in the printed flyer. Plus, you can send your orders directly to me online and use your credit card.
Best of all, our class earns a FREE book every time a parent places their order online.
It's so simple! Here's how it works:
SIGN UP at www.Scholastic.com/bookclubs. On the parent page, click the "Don't have a User Name and Password?" link, then register for your own username and password. When prompted, enter the one-time Class Activation Code shown above. This code ensures that your order is sent to me.
SELECT the books you'd like to order from over 500 titles available online...and take advantage of online-only specials and discounts.
SEND your order to me online by the due date. Books will be delivered directly to our classroom, as always.
Of course, you can still order using the form from the printed flyer. But why not experience for yourself how convenient it is to order online?
Ordering online is fast, easy, and secure. Plus our whole class benefits thanks to the FREE books we'll earn with every parent online order.
Go to www.Scholastic.com/bookclubs now to get started.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Technology Station- Thunder Rose
Find your reading group color below. Play the cause and effect games under your color group during the technology station this week.
Green:
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/trophies/rsr/flippy.html
Yellow:
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/trophies/rsr/flippy.html
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/trophies/test_tutor/grade2/skill3/boa.html
Red:
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/trophies/rsr/flippy.html http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/trophies/test_tutor/grade2/skill3/boa.html
Blue:
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/trophies/test_tutor/grade2/skill3/boa.html
Green:
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/trophies/rsr/flippy.html
Yellow:
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/trophies/rsr/flippy.html
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/trophies/test_tutor/grade2/skill3/boa.html
Red:
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/trophies/rsr/flippy.html http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/trophies/test_tutor/grade2/skill3/boa.html
Blue:
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/trophies/test_tutor/grade2/skill3/boa.html
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Computer 8/25/10
Thunder Rose, our reading story for the week, is a tall tale. Today you are going to learn what a tall tale is, and how to identify a story as a tall tale. Listen to a new spin on an old tall tale about flapjacks (pancakes) and Paul Bunyan.
Click the link below and follow the directions on your handout.
http://www.animatedtalltales.com/flash/story/?s=785218e34c6b344b14783
After you complete your handout, you may play the games.
Click the link below and follow the directions on your handout.
http://www.animatedtalltales.com/flash/story/?s=785218e34c6b344b14783
After you complete your handout, you may play the games.
Week 2! :)
What a busy week! Here is a quick list of things your child is learning this week:
Math: distance conversions (inches, feet, and yards), comparing and ordering 7 digit numbers, reviewing capactiy conversions (quiz on Wednesday)
Language: overview of the three modes of writing that we will cover this year: narrative, expository, and descriptive, spelling VCV and VCCV words
Social Studies: we are beginning a mini-unit on physical geography, focusing on major ports, rivers, mountains, states, etc to the east of the Mississippi River
Science: reviewing the Scientific Method, atoms, molecules, 3 states of matter
Reading: character and plot, suffixes, and we are reading the story Frindle
Math: distance conversions (inches, feet, and yards), comparing and ordering 7 digit numbers, reviewing capactiy conversions (quiz on Wednesday)
Language: overview of the three modes of writing that we will cover this year: narrative, expository, and descriptive, spelling VCV and VCCV words
Social Studies: we are beginning a mini-unit on physical geography, focusing on major ports, rivers, mountains, states, etc to the east of the Mississippi River
Science: reviewing the Scientific Method, atoms, molecules, 3 states of matter
Reading: character and plot, suffixes, and we are reading the story Frindle
Monday, August 9, 2010
Yayy for the First Day!!
Dear Parents,
We had a WONDERFUL day today!! :) The kids learned lots of new rules and procedures, all about "The Big G," and that teachers get the "first day jitters" too!
Please make sure to sign and return beginning of the year papers by this Friday, August 13th.
We had a WONDERFUL day today!! :) The kids learned lots of new rules and procedures, all about "The Big G," and that teachers get the "first day jitters" too!
Please make sure to sign and return beginning of the year papers by this Friday, August 13th.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Updated- 2010-2011 Class Schedule!!
Thanks to all of the parents who attended orientation last Thursday! It was wonderful to meet you all!
Just wanted to let you know that I have posted a tentative schedule for the school year! Click "schedule" on the left side of the page to take a look!
See you Monday!
Just wanted to let you know that I have posted a tentative schedule for the school year! Click "schedule" on the left side of the page to take a look!
See you Monday!
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Welcome/Orientation
Welcome to my class! I am very excited to get to know all of you. We are going to have an awesome year!
Fifth Grade Orientation is August 5 at 7:00 p.m. Hope to see you there!
Fifth Grade Orientation is August 5 at 7:00 p.m. Hope to see you there!
Monday, May 3, 2010
Hindenburg Websites
Use these websites to look up information about the Hindenburg, Graf Zeppelin, and Hugo Eckner.
http://www.dmoz.org/Kids_and_Teens/School_Time/Science/Technology/Machines/Aircraft/Blimps/
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/266218/Hindenburg
http://lookingglassreview.com/html/inside_the_hindenburg.html
http://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/hi/Hindenburg_disaster
http://history1900s.about.com/od/flight/a/lighterthanair.htm
http://www.hitler.org/artifacts/eckener/
http://www.centennialofflight.gov/essay/Dictionary/eckener/DI21.htm
http://www.airships.net/lz127-graf-zeppelin
http://www.ciderpresspottery.com/ZLA/greatzeps/german/GrafZeppelin.html
http://www.centennialofflight.gov/essay/Lighter_than_air/zeppelin/LTA8.htm
http://inventors.about.com/od/xzstartinventors/ss/Zeppelin_4.htm
http://www.dmoz.org/Kids_and_Teens/School_Time/Science/Technology/Machines/Aircraft/Blimps/
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/266218/Hindenburg
http://lookingglassreview.com/html/inside_the_hindenburg.html
http://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/hi/Hindenburg_disaster
http://history1900s.about.com/od/flight/a/lighterthanair.htm
http://www.hitler.org/artifacts/eckener/
http://www.centennialofflight.gov/essay/Dictionary/eckener/DI21.htm
http://www.airships.net/lz127-graf-zeppelin
http://www.ciderpresspottery.com/ZLA/greatzeps/german/GrafZeppelin.html
http://www.centennialofflight.gov/essay/Lighter_than_air/zeppelin/LTA8.htm
http://inventors.about.com/od/xzstartinventors/ss/Zeppelin_4.htm
Monday, April 26, 2010
Spelling City
Here is the Spelling City link for King Midas and the Golden Touch!
http://www.spellingcity.com/view-spelling-list.html?listId=498392
http://www.spellingcity.com/view-spelling-list.html?listId=498392
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Computer 4/20/10
Read through the information on this website.
http://epa.gov/climatechange/kids/index.html
Then you can work on your PowerPoint.
http://epa.gov/climatechange/kids/index.html
Then you can work on your PowerPoint.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Blue Group Ocean Animal Websites
Use these websites to collect information for your PowerPoint Presentation:
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Animals/CreatureFeature
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/OceanLiving/Facts/default.cfm
http://a-z-animals.com/animals/sea-urchin/
http://library.thinkquest.org/J001418/urchin.html
http://www.marineparks.wa.gov.au/fun-facts/sea-urchins.html
http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/sw/seastarfacts.php
http://library.thinkquest.org/J001418/star.html
http://marinelife.about.com/od/invertebrates/tp/seastarfacts.htm
http://www.kidskonnect.com/subject-index/13-animals/24-crabs.html
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/invertebrates/blue-crab/
http://kids.yahoo.com/directory/Science-and-Nature/Living-Things/Animals/Invertebrates/Arthropods/Crustaceans/Crabs
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Animals/CreatureFeature
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/OceanLiving/Facts/default.cfm
http://a-z-animals.com/animals/sea-urchin/
http://library.thinkquest.org/J001418/urchin.html
http://www.marineparks.wa.gov.au/fun-facts/sea-urchins.html
http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/sw/seastarfacts.php
http://library.thinkquest.org/J001418/star.html
http://marinelife.about.com/od/invertebrates/tp/seastarfacts.htm
http://www.kidskonnect.com/subject-index/13-animals/24-crabs.html
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/invertebrates/blue-crab/
http://kids.yahoo.com/directory/Science-and-Nature/Living-Things/Animals/Invertebrates/Arthropods/Crustaceans/Crabs
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Acids and Bases
See if you can spot the pattern!
http://pbskids.org/zoom/games/kitchenchemistry/virtual-start.html
http://pbskids.org/zoom/games/kitchenchemistry/virtual-start.html
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