Keeping it real!
Friday, April 29, 2016
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Juicy Nibble
We have been learning about geometry in math. Can you guess the polygons? Leave a comment with your answers!
Sunday, April 24, 2016
Juicy Nibble
What a beautiful weather week! The beach is one of my favorite places for yoga too! Love the balance, love the focus, love the joy!
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Bookworm Buzz
Here are some reviews of books that I have been reading over vacation. The first one, Marcus and Rorden's Adventures on Bark Lane, I was asked to review by the publisher. It was so much fun to review this book because I got to look at it through many lenses as a reader AND as a writer. As we always say, "we read like writers and we write like readers." I hope that you have found some time to read over vacation! Enjoy!
Marcus and Rorden's Adventures on Bark Lane by Jan Alcock
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
What a fun and exciting tale of two friends who go on an adventure with unexpected twists and turns! Readers will love that the characters are all dogs, dressed in clothes, living in houses and have a community. Marcus and Rorden are hoping to have some fun on their own in their neighborhood on the first day of vacation, without their parents knowledge, and quickly run into troubles along the way. They are recognized by relatives, friends and other adults in the neighborhood and learn that being out on your own can be very stressful. They decide to head back to the safety of their own homes and not rush growing up, a good lesson for young readers. The illustrations are beautifully detailed, realistic, and add depth and meaning to the story. A wonderful book for debut author, Jane Alcock.
Ruby Lee and Me by Shannon Hitchcock
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
So much going on here; sister in a car accident, segregation, school integration, moving, first love, new school, racism in the south. Many ideas to discuss with students.
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View all my reviews
Marcus and Rorden's Adventures on Bark Lane by Jan AlcockMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
What a fun and exciting tale of two friends who go on an adventure with unexpected twists and turns! Readers will love that the characters are all dogs, dressed in clothes, living in houses and have a community. Marcus and Rorden are hoping to have some fun on their own in their neighborhood on the first day of vacation, without their parents knowledge, and quickly run into troubles along the way. They are recognized by relatives, friends and other adults in the neighborhood and learn that being out on your own can be very stressful. They decide to head back to the safety of their own homes and not rush growing up, a good lesson for young readers. The illustrations are beautifully detailed, realistic, and add depth and meaning to the story. A wonderful book for debut author, Jane Alcock.
Ruby Lee and Me by Shannon HitchcockMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
So much going on here; sister in a car accident, segregation, school integration, moving, first love, new school, racism in the south. Many ideas to discuss with students.
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View all my reviews
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Wow, such an interesting read. Loved the illustrations. Great for those writers who say, "I can't think of anything to write."
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Absolutely loved this wordless picture book. Such a great story and the ladybugs are rendered true to size. Love, love love!
Monday, April 18, 2016
Bookworm Buzz
Raymie Nightingale by Kate DiCamilloMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
How friendships that last a lifetime are born. :)
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Friday, April 15, 2016
A Big Bite
It was a great week and the Ivan celebration on Friday was a fun way to finish it off as we celebrated the learning that we accomplished with The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. Don't forget to check out Mrs. Merten's blog for Ivan pictures too! Students, please click here to complete the newest survey. Thanks!
Have a fun vacation and send me pictures of your adventures. I will be posting book reviews, so check back often, Only 8 1/2 weeks to go when we return from vacation and it will fly by!
See you in a week!
Love,
Mrs. W
Have a fun vacation and send me pictures of your adventures. I will be posting book reviews, so check back often, Only 8 1/2 weeks to go when we return from vacation and it will fly by!
See you in a week!
Love,
Mrs. W
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| Finger painting |
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| Stuffies! |
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| Jungle Yoga |
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| STEM fun! |
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| Vocabulary charades |
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| Line Plot of snacks |
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
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