Skyping Away – Twice in One Day

On Friday, we were lucky enough to be able to Skype twice in just one day! We started first thing in the morning by getting to Skype with a soldier who is over in Iraq. It just so happened that the soldier is Ariel and Jacquelyn’s uncle! Mrs. Reynold’s...

The World at our Feet – Giant Map

This week, we were lucky enough to have a couple special volunteers visit our school. They brought along a giant map of the world as well as some smaller maps for us to work with! We had an opportunity to review the seven continents: North America, South America,...

Play-Doh Fraction Recipes

Today we culminated our fraction unit with a fun Play-Doh activity. Students had to apply their knowledge of parts of a whole, equivalent fractions, as well as adding fractions. Working with partners, each group was given blue, red, yellow, and white play-doh. They...

Amanda’s Trip to Discovery Cove

This is a student post written by Amanda Discovery Cove opened in 2000 as the first park that allowed visitors to swim alongside the dolphins.  They only allow a thousand people into the park so the animals don’t get stressed. There are so many wonderful...