TECHNOLOGY THURSDAY

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

BARTHOLOMEW AND THE OOBLECK

As part of Dr. Suess "Read Across America" Week we read the story of Bartholomew and the Ooblek and then made some Oobleck! By special request here is the recipe we used: 2 cups cornstarch, 1 cup water and drops of green food coloring. The formula is 2 to 1. (cornstarch to water) The mixture should be thick and sticky. Your child is very excited to make up some Oobleck at home.....have fun!
This is a link to the Oobleck song that a teacher created:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAFGI423pvM&feature=youtu.be
Dancing Oobleck:
http://www.housingaforest.com/dancing-oobleck/

CHARLIE-STUDENT OF THE WEEK

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READ YOUR HEART OUT

The First Graders read their hearts out this month! So very proud of them! They read 320 books during the month of February! I hope the children will continue to help their minds to grow by reading a book every day! Parents, thank you for helping your child be "Hooked On Books". I am so thankful for the wonderful readers I teach! Clap, Clap, Hooray!

DR. SEUSS WEEK

In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday (March 2) and the 16th Annual Read Across America Week we would like to have dress up days as follows during the week of March 4-8. We encourage you to join in on the fun and celebrate the love of reading through Dr. Seuss.
Monday, March 4 – “Cat and Hat Day” - Wear your favorite HAT!
Tuesday, March 5 – GO GREEN for “Green Eggs and Ham”! Wear something green!
Wednesday, March 6 – WACKY WEDNESDAY – Wear your clothes backwards and/or inside out, mixed up shoes!
Thursday, March 7 – Wear CRAZY SOCKS for “Fox and Socks”.
Friday, March 8 – PARTNER DAY FOR THING 1 AND THING 2. Find a friend and dress alike as Thing 1 and Thing 2.