August 1st already? July flew by, and so I thought it was time I shared a little of what I’ve been doing…. You will be able to click on almost every picture to learn more about where I’ve been 🙂…
Suggesting Strategies
Yesterday was Field Day, and we had a great day from start to finish…. at the end of the day, we were relaxing in the classroom, when my students yelled for me to come over… this is what they had…
To Do, or Not To Do…
That is the question. I mean, it is the most perfectly perfect day outdoors today, and I’m sitting on a couch, glued to this To-Do List: I should concentrate on that which I have accomplished in the past several days,…
Happy Blogoversary, 2012!
Mrs. Brooks = Dr. Doolittle?
I know I’ve been caught whispering to myself endless times, but I really never knew what an animal whisperer I was until this school year. It seems that our classroom sink is a safe haven for all sorts of creatures,…
Creativity
Our assignment from our Edublogs Student Blogging Challenge this week is surrounding the topic of creativity. Right before we left on vacation, we were treated to this year’s Art Show. Mrs. Benton does an amazing job of transforming the hallways…
Speaking for the Pond
Well, today was the day! Students in Room 204 donned their gloves, grabbed their trash bags, and headed to the pond. In about 25 minutes, we filled four garbage bags! I had everyone give themselves a pat on the back,…
Gotta Keep Reading!
Hi friends!! I MISS YOU!!!! I came across this flash mob video. After enjoying our own Morse Pond lip dub, I thought you might like seeing this, too: Hope you are enjoying every minute of your winter break!!
Vacationing Along…
Who Doesn’t Love Blue’s Clues?
I talked to the students today about different ways to memorize the planets, in order. I taught them the mnemonic I learned as a child: M = My = Mercury V= Very = Venus E = Excellent = Earth M…