Scholastic Grant!

This summer, I signed up for a Grant from Meemic Insurance Company, a huge supporter of education and local classrooms.  Our classroom was selected for a $100 Scholastic Grant to add books to our classroom library.  We are so grateful for this grant money and we are excited to add several new books to our classroom.  A HUGE thank you to Meemic Insurance, Rob Bennet and the Meemic Foundation for their generosit...

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Science Fair Projects!

"Which Car Will Go Faster?" by Michael "Skittles" by Shane "Does the Air Pressure in a Soccer Ball Affect How Far it will Travel?" by Andrew "Doe the Air Pressure in a Soccer Ball Affect How Far I Can Kick It?" by Benny "Can Magnetism Overpower Gravity?" by Aiden "How High Can You Drop an Egg Without it Breaking?" by John "Which Fruit Will Rot First?" by Kailee "Will the Weight of an Airplane Affect its Ability to...

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Toothpaste is Louder Than Words

As part of our "Be Nice" program in our district, we had two high school PALS students come to our classroom today to lead us through a "Be Nice" activity.  The high schoolers, Jake and Hailey, asked the students to divide into three groups and then squeeze an entire tube of toothpaste out onto a paper plate. The students particularly liked this part of the activity!! After all the toothpaste was on the plate, the students...

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Smarties!

I've noticed many students are struggling with their basic multiplication facts.  We resurrected an activity that I did in second grade (with addition and subtraction) to help motivate the kids to learn their facts - Smartie Cards!!   The students have to know their facts lightning fast to pass, but once they do, they earn a punch on their card and a roll of Smarties!!  We set a goal as a whole class - if everyone can get their...

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Bug Bites Monthly Newsletter

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