Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

Yesterday was Dr. Seuss' birthday.  It is now known as "Read Across America" day.  Actually the whole week of the good doctor's birthday is Read Across America Week.  Dr. Seuss changed reading for young students in the 1950's.  He made reading FUN!  Our superpower this month happens to be, fun... coincidence?  We have spent time this week reading some 'fun' books. We also dedicated some time yesterday to analyze some of the quotes from various Dr. Seuss books.   When you are younger and reading his books, they just seem fun and silly. However many of his books have bigger meanings and lessons to be learned.  We discussed many of those yesterday as each of you were given a quote to analyze and explain what it means to you today.  

My favorite quote happens to be a Dr. Seuss book, as you can see, clearly displayed on the blog!  

Click Here to learn more about Read Across America

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I'm so Proud of these Planet Projects...

 I'm blown away by the creativity displayed in these projects.  It's amazing!  I am looking forward to doing something similar down the road.  Be patient in getting these back :) 

Projects-in-Progress

These projects are coming out great!    Make sure you are working on them at home as well.  I love how much effort is being put into them.  I can't wait to see the finished products on Wednesday, February 15th!

 

Global School Play Day

Yesterday we participated in "Global School Play Day".  You brought in games from home and simply PLAYED.  It was unstructured, which usually can be a time where mischief can happen, naturally.  However, I am blown away by how amazing you all did, playing respectfully together.  I walked down the hall to see how loud our class sounded, and I could barely hear you.  Everyone played with each other, with inside voices and minimal reminders :) I'm so proud of you!

 

                              

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