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Friday, August 31, 2018

A Big Bite

What an amazing first week! 4th grade is off to a great start. We worked on building a classroom community by participating in different team work challenges, creating a classroom constitution and getting to know one another. We began working on Math, Reading and Writing. We will continue team building next week as we begin to dive into the curriculum.
Ask your child to tell you about the pictures shown.
Have a great long weekend!
Mrs. Williams
Can you identify your child's shoes?
End of Week meeting, first Hi/Low/Betcha' Didn't Know web!
Too hot for outdoor recess!
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Thursday, August 30, 2018

T-shirt of the Day

You know it!

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Monday, August 27, 2018

Juicy Nibble

Tomorrow is the first day of school and I am so excited to meet all of you! It is going to be hot, so make sure you bring a water bottle to school. We will have Health with Mr. Banks tomorrow, YES!!!! Snack will be around 10:15 and lunch is at 1:10. Please pack one hearty snack and a drink. Check out your 4th grade teachers reading, Because You Are My Teacher by Sherry North. You may need to click on the video to view it in full screen mode. See you in the morning!


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Sunday, August 26, 2018

Bookworm Buzz

Here are my final posts for the summer, but don't worry, there will be plenty more during the school year! -Mrs. A
Be KindBe Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love, love, love this book! A must read on Day 1! So much to talk about and relate to as human beings.


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My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Fun, fun, fun! Great for talking about perspective and walking in someine else's shoes. Students will love the characters and see them in an interesting light. Can't wait to share this one!

My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A good story for perspective and walking in someone else's shoes. Much to discuss with this story and how the character changes over time.

My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Powerful story of Fannie Loe Hamer, Civil Rights Hero, told in free verse. Amazing illustrations, author's note and timeline.

My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Powerful story, amazing illustrations. Many talk worthy discussions possible with opportunities for student led action in their own community or globally.

My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Great for persepctive and social/emotional curriculum. Students will enjoy debating the advantages/disadvantages of being different items of cutlery. Is is REALLY best to be the Spoon?

My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Love, love, love, Phoebe! Great lessons on friendship and imagination. Mrs. Richards, we need this series!

My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Funny and fun! Are they REALLY bad guys? Love the characters. A msut have for middle grade classroom libraries.

My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Love the diverse characters and their unique adventure. Friendship and the theme of "Don't be afrarid to try new things." Mrs. Richards, we need this series.


The Golden GlowThe Golden Glow by Benjamin Flouw
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Great story about curiosity and "leave no trace." Loved the many different characters.


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My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Story about team work, perseverance and remembering to take a deep breath.

My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Great lesson on learning to let go and making new friends. Love the setting and the characters. Great to see the diversity! 

My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Just for fun.

My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Great introduction to coding basics. Love the characters. 

My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Love, love, love this book! The message, diverse characters and author's note will capture readers. We need to get this one, Mrs. Richards!


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Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Summer Book Review 2018

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Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Juicy Nibble

Welcome to 4th grade!!!! Please click the links below for important information about Room 23 and the new school year.  I will see you all in a few weeks.  Check back often for more book reviews.

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Friday, August 3, 2018

Bookworm Buzz

More books for you to check out!  Let me know what you think, or if you have a question, post to the comment section.  I'm headed back to the beach tomorrow with a stack to read and review.  I am also hoping to read a few books that are just for me. :)

Pass Go and Collect $200: The Real Story of How Monopoly Was InventedPass Go and Collect $200: The Real Story of How Monopoly Was Invented by Tanya Lee Stone
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Absolutely LOVED this book. Fans of Monopoly will enjoy learning about the history of their favorite game. Don't skip the authors note, so important! Another great story about women in history and women who achieve and persevere. Can't wait to share this one and see what great ideas students come up with for creating their own version of Monopoly as has been done throughout history. Great for class debates as well. The possibilities are endless!


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The Un-Friendship Bracelet (Craftily Ever After)The Un-Friendship Bracelet by Martha Maker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A topic that many students struggle with and need help to navigate successfully. This book offers a great solution that students will understand and give a try.


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My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Loved it! A nice compliment to my many shark books. Students will enjoy the format and will learn some interesting facts about dolphins.

My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A nice story of friendship and is a good lesson in how friends come in all shapes and sizes.

My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Budding scientists will connect to CeCe especially girls. This will compliment Ada Twist and Rosie Revere as books that promote women in STEM.

My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Great story of friendship and how friends come in all shapes and sizes. I can easily see how it can be read across the curriculum and ussed in writer's workshop.

My rating: 4 of 5 stars
All are welcome! Great to see diverse characters in the school setting. Many students will be able to connect to the classroom that is illustrated in this story of the importance of establishing a positive and welcoming classroom environment. Hoping this will be an all school read during the first week of school; hint, hint Mrs. Richards.

My rating: 4 of 5 stars
An important life lesson for all of us. A great resource for parents who struggle with how to talk about deatha nd funerals with their children.



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Bookworm Buzz

Check out my latest book reviews.  Let me know what you think or if you have any questions in the comment section.
BobBob by Wendy Mass
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Magical and uplifting. So many talk worthy points to discuss. Will be great for small book clubs.


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My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Intense and moving, I remember very clearly the true events that inspired the main problem in this story. Great for point of view and tracking characters. I would love to see a student read this with a parent as it can be a bit scary for incoming fourth graders. 


If Sharks DisappearedIf Sharks Disappeared by Lily Williams
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love, love love! A great addition to my shark collection. Can't wait for, If Polar Bears Disappeared.


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My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I love watching birds and it was so great to learn about John James Audobon. Don't skip the last page.

My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A great introduction to Mike Lupica for younger readers. Readers who like basketball and a good mystery will love this story.

My rating: 3 of 5 stars
A good read. A student going through a family reorganization may connect to the main character. Nice to see some diversity with characters.


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