A Holiday Alphabet - December 2013

Many thanks to Mrs. Harris for putting on another wonderful holiday performance! The students recited their poem without flaw and sang their little hearts out! I was so proud to see them all do so well on stage!

Another way we had some holiday fun was incorporating physical education with our writing! Mr. D came up with a great activity that required students to use not only their physical muscles but their brain muscles as well! Students participated in a team relay down the length of the gym to grab three foam letters at a time. Once they returned with their letters, they were challenged to come up with as many Christmas and holiday words as they could. Take a look! 

I hope each and every one of you had a fantastic holiday, surrounded by the ones you love.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2013!! 

Let's Talk Turkey ~ November 2013

There's nothing I love more than the holidays, especially Thanksgiving...Surrounded by good friends, family, food, and fun. Take a look at what all of my talented turkeys were up to this November. 

Turkey Cinquain Writing 
Students wrote 5 line cinquain poems about Thanksgiving

A classic family homework assignment - DISGUISE YOUR TURKEY - so he doesn't get caught by the farmer! Every year I am more and more impressed with what my students come up with. Take a look for yourself! 

Michael Jackson Turkey

Hawaiian Santa Turkey

Thor Turkey

Peacock Turkey

Santa Claus Turkey

Farmer Turkey

Spy Turkey

Hunter Turkey

Python Turkey

Secret Agent Turkey

Batman Turkey

Christmas Clown Turkey

Old Man Turkey

Rainbow Brite Turkey

Thanks to many generous donations to the PTA fundraiser, our class earned the most feathers on their turkey. In turn, Miss Heintz got to wear the turkey costume, and I dressed the part of the farmer. 

 But have no fear, I didn't make her wear it all day - we switched roles at lunchtime! 

My last challenge for my little turkeys, was to get them to realize the true cost of a Thanksgiving meal. Students were given a budget of $50 and the weekly grocery store flyer. Their challenge was to see if they could "buy" a Thanksgiving feast without going over budget. You should have seen what they were serving at their dinner tables!! YUM!!

Gobble Gobble - Happy Thanksgiving 2013!!