CHARLOTTE'S WEB

We finished reading Charlotte's Web on Friday! I wished we had a movie camera running in the classroom so that you could experience the joy and blessings of reading Charlotte's Web. The children looked forward to the new chapter each day. This story brings back many childhood memories as I too grew up on a farm. We didn't have pigs but we did have the most wonderful barn! My brothers and I spent many hours playing in the barn. On Friday Charlotte's Web will come alive as the children will watch the movie version. Here is a website we will explore this week with fun activities from the story. Also posted are a few of our favorite parts from the story.
http://www.scholastic.com/charlottesweb/index.htm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHtjYTM64Jo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHMaiQimSYU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bnr2MeDz4Hw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWXCXqW_WYc

PUPPET SHOW

Puppets are due April 1! I hope the children spent time over spring break working on their puppets and practicing a part to perform for the class. This week the children will work on their presentation. By the end of the week we'll start video taping the show. I'll look forward to sharing the show with you!

BACK FROM THE MOUNTAINS

We had a wonderful time in the mountains during spring break! It was our first time to snowmobile! While out in the backcountry we saw 2 dog sleds. It's been 26 years since we've been to Monarch to snow ski. There were many 6 and 7 year old children flying down the slopes. My little bumbles would have loved it! This past week I shared my picture shows with the children. It sounds like the boys and girls enjoyed their time off too!

SPRING BREAK FUN

Coach Seirer and I are looking forward to our Spring Break trip to Colorado! We will snowmobile and snow ski at Monarch Mountain. One day we will also spend time at the Mt. Princeton Hot Springs! While in Colorado Springs we will visit the Olympic Training Center and ride the train up Pikes Peak! Wishing all my little bumbles a restful and fun week. My treat to you.....NO HOMEWORK!

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY

Websites for some fun with St. Patrick's Day:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtqKHqQ--ZU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IA-YGKN7k_o&feature=related
http://www.starfall.com/n/holiday/clover/play.htm?f
http://www.akidsheart.com/holidays/stpat/differencestpat.htm
http://www.akidsheart.com/holidays/stpat/lepcoins.html

THING 1 AND THING 2 - DR. SEUSS

Faith Seirer reads to the children!

Mrs. Seirer - Thing 1 and Mrs. Seirer - Thing 2

TACEY - STUDENT OF THE WEEK

CRAZY SOCKS DAY - DR. SEUSS

Mr. McGee reads to the First Graders!

Create a free digital slideshow

EMILI - STUDENT OF THE WEEK

FUN FRIDAY - DR. SEUSS

In celebration of "Read Across America" we have enjoyed a variety of books and activities this week. Dr. Seuss' birthday is on March 2. Did you know that Dr. Seuss' real name is Theodor Seuss Geisel? His father ran a zoo in the early years and Theodor would hang out at the zoo. Many of his illustrations were inspired by his childhood memories. My favorite Dr. Seuss book was one that my mother gave me years ago. It is the last book that Dr. Seuss was writing before he passed away. It is titled, "Hooray for Diffendoofer Day!" This book has influenced my teaching styles and ways of thinking! Your child will enjoy exploring "Seussville" and listen to Dr. Seuss books read online at these websites:
http://www.seussville.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jejfpWYlCR0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQRWeZy-S8Q
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3kfSQJ4avM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RimguSXUVdI&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheLearningStation?v=Q86p2kIMdIw#p/search/0/Q86p2kIMdIw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fj_xwgLW_4I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNFKdoSWV4M

WACKY WEDNESDAY - DR. SEUSS

GREEN EGGS AND HAM - DR. SEUSS

HAT DAY - DR. SEUSS

DR. SEUSS WEEK

Monday, March 3 – “Cat and Hat Day” - Wear your favorite HAT!

Tuesday, March 4 – GO GREEN for “Green Eggs and Ham”! Wear something green!

Wednesday, March 5 – WACKY WEDNESDAY – Wear your clothes backwards and/or inside out, mixed up shoes!

Thursday, March 6 – Wear CRAZY SOCKS for “Fox and Socks”.

Friday, March 7 – PARTNER DAY FOR THING 1 AND THING 2. Find a friend and dress alike as Thing 1 and Thing 2.