Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Westward Ho!!!



We are just beginning to gain background knowledge about life on the Oregon Trail!


Please share a few fascinating facts about The Oregon Trail that are part of our new learning list from our brain tracks notes, the computer lab notes, or from the movie that we watched! Be original!  Don't copy anyone's ideas.  Write in complete sentences and give at least three to four good facts!!!

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Laurie Keller




Laurie Keller is coming to visit us in March! We have been reading her books and enjoying her illustrations. Please visit her website and comment on a fact you learned about her in the "About Me" section or comment on your favorite Laurie Keller book! What do you like about her writing and illustrations? Write at least four to five complete sentences.  To get to her website, just double click on the purple word "website" in line two. 


Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Valentine's Day!!!




Please give your friends and me some ideas for showing kindness and love towards others! These ideas can be big or small. Remember, sometimes the little things mean the most!  Also if you were at Cafe, tell your friends some new history you learned about Valentine's Day!  Write four to five sentences.


Wednesday, February 6, 2013

International Fair





I had a wonderful time in China and Argentina! As Rivers and Julia commented to me at separate times, "They really went all out!"

Please tell us any new learning from either one of these experiences! Also, please share any activities or foods that you particularly enjoyed.   Tell us what you liked best about each country. Please write at least four to five complete sentences.