Darrin was the first student to get all 100 addition facts right in under five minutes! Way to go, Darri...
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
What do you get when you take one room of wound up second graders...
...throw in a wonderful parapro (Mrs. Stine)...
...add one family game about adjectives and nouns...
...with a dash of giggles...
...and a bushel of teamwork?
You get Apples to Apples!!
The BUGS had a wonderful time playing Apples to Apples, Jr. today.
(I don't think they even realized we were practicing adjectives and nouns!)
Sorry...
The BUGS have been working so hard the past few months so we took some time today to have some fun. Of course, we always sneak in some learning during our fun, too! Today we played Around the World, which is a fun way to practice math facts! While Darrin, Taya and Tanner might have made it all the way "around the world" (all the way to the prize box!), everyone was a winner today as we got faster with our addition facts! &nb...
Monday, November 24, 2014
The Early Elementary students were delighted to visit the LE this morning to see a performance of the "Aristocats!" It was an amazing production!
We loved all the songs, dancing and the funny story!
We even saw some former BUGS!!
(Some were disguised as ducklings!)
We are so grateful for Ms. Goodenough and Ms. Jane, who put in long hours and lots of work to make this production possible! It's obvious how much the performers...
Friday, November 21, 2014
at art
We were making a owl in art.I made a flying one.My firend daisy we did the same thing.I didint no what to do so I sead to daisy what shud I do she sead put moutins I ugreed.I did a sunset and grass and flowers and a huse on a hill I thut it was peretyI was dune and rady to go home I got home my mom sead good! yay. by selah
About the Author
Selah is seven years old and lives in Paw Paw with her mom
and brother. About her inspiration...
Silly Silly Baby
Once upon a time there lived a baby her name was Selha she lived with her mom dad sister and brother.She was just like a baby but her skin was pink and her dress was pink and her hair was pink to.One day she was on the table she knock a plate it cost a lot of money.One day she went to a pottery she tried to make a new one it did not work it went all over. It was bathtime she ripd the rubber duck. It was funny for a baby....
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Busy Bee
One day on bee street there was a busy bee. his name was Jim. he was a polonater and a honey bee.he had to work every day. he never had weekends or brakes.One day he deicided to take a day off .he wanted to go to work they said he was fierd. how will I ever find a job now he said. he asked his friend simon he did not know how to him a job.he asked Tery the turtule she did not know.Jim saw...
Yummy Ice Cream
One day a girl Ellie wanted ice cream. She walked to Devan’s Ice Cream Shop. When she walked in it was not Devan standing there.The man said his name was Jackson.No one else was there besides the two people. Ellie said ’’Hi can I please have a Chocolate peanut nutty Vanilla cone?’’Jackson said ‘’ I’m sorry we don’t have that today. So Ellie and Jackson went to the store.Ellie said’’ I will go get the ice cream and you go get the...
Here is my conference schedule for next Monday and Tuesday. If you have a conflict, or if there's a better time to meet, please just let me know. Our conferences were changed to just 15 minutes this year, so if you'd like more time, please feel free to schedule during any of my open slots (just let me know so I'm in the room!)
I am really looking forward to talking with all of you at conferences!
Amy
P.S. If you haven't already downloaded a QR reader to your smart phone, we recommend it! We have a little mystery for you to...
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Monday, November 17, 2014
A couple more suggestions for quick and painless activities for home (or car, or doctor's waiting room...)
Reading - Ask you child to compare two words, or two characters, two settings, two...ANYTHINGS!! "How is our house like Grandma's house? How is it different?" "How is an apple like an orange? How are they different?" "What is the same about the game of football and baseball?" As always, just asking your child to think about similarities AND to articulate their thinking builds BRAIN POWER!!
Math - Play...
Friday, November 14, 2014
Thursday, November 13, 2014
The Book of Life
My mom took me to the movies to see the Book of Life. It is about a boy who plays a guitar. He was a skeleton and a bad guy cheting . he wus a bul kilr. thar wus a bad guy he got a berd. he wus bad. I saw the bad guy king to atak thervillge big guy wos kil the villge got saved - by Thomas
About the Author
Thomas is seven years old and lives in Paw Paw with his mom,
brother...
I found this list of "Do's and Don'ts for Reading Aloud" in one of my graduate school textbooks. I thought it had some great suggestions!
DO:
Begin reading to children as early in their lives as they can be supported to sit and listen.
Use rhymes, raps, songs, chants, poetry, and pictures to stimulate oral language development, listening and interaction with others.
Read aloud to children at least 10-15 minutes daily, more often if possible.
Set aside a time for daily reading aloud in the family's schedule.
Read picture books to all ages,...
My First and Favorite Sleepover
One day I played with my friend Ashley.Ashley and I played at Ashley’s house in their basement.We were playing with Ashley’s pollys.We also played on Ashley’s xbox three sixty.We played just dance disney party and disney infinity.Just then Ashley’s mom Michelle called us up for lunch.We went upstairs and for lunch Ashley had a peanut butter and butter sandwich.I had a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.Michelle...
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Monday, November 10, 2014
A new week, new suggestions!
Math: Play 20 questions but with a number. For instance have your child think of a number from 1-20 to start with. Then ask questions. Is it a one digit number? Is it a two-digit number? Are the two digits the same or are they different? Can you cut the number in half? Is it odd or even? Then do the same back to your child. It helps to model the sorts of questions you might ask. Make sure your child is asking you informational questions about the number...
A "Save the Date" flyer is coming home with your student today (hopefully) about a Spaghetti Dinner/ Silent Auction fundraiser. This fundraiser has traditionally been a Later Elementary event, but now that we are a joint campus, the Early Elementary has the opportunity to participate as well!
This dinner will be held Tuesday, January 27th. Each class will be collecting items to put together into a "basket" to be auctioned off that evening. Our basket theme is "GAMES!" If you are able, this holiday season, to...
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
We are so fortunate every year to have a brass quintet (or sometimes a percussion duo, or a string quartet...) to come visit the elementary campus!
These musicians do an amazing job of introducing the students to the brass family of instruments, explaining how the sounds are made, why some sounds are higher pitched than others and more!
The musicians showed us how long a trombone is (IF you could untangle all the pipes!)
Then...
Monday, November 3, 2014
I thought I'd try to offer up some ideas each week on things you might do at home with your child. I promise to offer ideas that are great for those times when you're waiting in line, driving in the car, or sitting at the dinner table. In addition, these activities will use only materials you already have around your house! If you have other activities (or apps...) you are using with your child, please, PLEASE leave comments and share with everyone! We all love good ideas!!
Chaining Word Game - educators often refer to...
What would Halloween be without sword fighting?! Some "pirates" from the high school came to show us some of their sword fighting skills. These students are performing in the upcoming play "Treasure Island" at the PAC.
Mrs. Lee even showed off her amazing sword fighting skills!
Arrrrggghh!!!
The pirates also showed us how they could play fight with staffs!
Arrrggghhh Mateys!! Come to 'de show on November 14-16...
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