FREE Museum of Science Hurricane Day TODAY!
http://www.miamisci.org/events/feeltheforce/
Enjoy a free trip with the family! Once a year, the opportunity to see and touch hurricane hunter's tools, meet hurricane specialists, and do the weather with local Channel 10 meteorologist, Betty Davis! :) She's there from 11:00-12:00 p.m.
Spend a day learning about hurricanes in addition to all the museum has to offer. Visit the planetarium and go through the back doors to visit the Bird of Prey exhibit. :)
Saturday, May 31, 2014
Thank you for all of your prayers and support!
Working with you and your child have been a blessing. I look forward to hearing about great things happening in their lives.
Tips to prevent summer loss:
Keep reading with your child.
Regular visits to the library and/or bookstore and even the book section at Target and Walmart will help you child to continually feel comfortable locating new books and finding topics he/she enjoys.
Multiplication/division games and practice will help prepare them for the next level of math.
Increase vigor and stamina. Students can fall behind picking things too easy and not persevering through challenging areas.
Keep informed about the changes in education both locally and nation-wide. Familiarize yourself about Common Core.
Know that the next level will be extremely challenging. Keep being supportive while letting go in order for them to develop skills of independence.
Mostly, enjoy them! I know you will. :)
Tips to prevent summer loss:
Keep reading with your child.
Regular visits to the library and/or bookstore and even the book section at Target and Walmart will help you child to continually feel comfortable locating new books and finding topics he/she enjoys.
Multiplication/division games and practice will help prepare them for the next level of math.
Increase vigor and stamina. Students can fall behind picking things too easy and not persevering through challenging areas.
Keep informed about the changes in education both locally and nation-wide. Familiarize yourself about Common Core.
Know that the next level will be extremely challenging. Keep being supportive while letting go in order for them to develop skills of independence.
Mostly, enjoy them! I know you will. :)
Friday, November 22, 2013
Miami International Bookfair
It's finally here! Miami's Best Events!
See class blog for author links, etc. www.spellingbreathingdragons.blogspot.com
Click:
Map with directions
Children's Alley -FUN!
Children's Authors: Janet Tashjian (MY LIFE AS A BOOK-Your children LOVE her!) David Kirk, William Joyce (books, cartoons, and movie)
Destination Comics
Comic Events are Mostly for older audiences
Saturday Comic Events
Sunday Comic Events
Saturday Fair Events
Sunday Fair Events
See class blog for author links, etc. www.spellingbreathingdragons.blogspot.com
Click:
Map with directions
Children's Alley -FUN!
Children's Authors: Janet Tashjian (MY LIFE AS A BOOK-Your children LOVE her!) David Kirk, William Joyce (books, cartoons, and movie)
Destination Comics
Comic Events are Mostly for older audiences
Saturday Comic Events
Sunday Comic Events
Saturday Fair Events
Sunday Fair Events
Saturday, November 2, 2013
Partial Eclipse Sunday, 11/3, at Sunrise!
See a partial solar eclipse Sunday. It won't be too early because our clocks will be set an hour earlier, but our bodies won't! :) Happy Daylight Savings Time!
Some helpful hints for viewing:
Some helpful hints for viewing:
- Don't stare! NEVER stare at the sun.
- Get Mylar at Michaels or hobby store to shield eyes if looking for prolonged periods.
- If you know a welder, use his mask. :)
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Report shows just ten minutes reading a day boosts school achievement
A new report from the Oxford University Press has highlighted the importance of parents reading with their children. As little as ten minutes a day can make a significant difference to achievement levels, it claims. The report, Books Beyond Bedtime, also draws on our research which shows that children who read outside of class are 13 times more likely to read above the expected level for their age. Clare Bolton, Campaign Manager at the National Literacy Trust said: We know from our work with parents and children in communities across the UK that fostering a love of reading at home is crucial to children's future happiness and success. The research surveyed nearly 1,000 parents with children aged 6-11, finding that almost half (44%) are never read to at home.
The report offers six tips for reading to 7 to 11-year-olds at home, including:
literacytrust.org Article taken from Literacy Trust.org on October 10, 2013
The report offers six tips for reading to 7 to 11-year-olds at home, including:
- Make the time to read – even ten minutes a day
- Choose different types of books
- Take turns to read
- Talk about the book – asking your child questions
- Pay attention to the language
- Enjoy reading
literacytrust.org Article taken from Literacy Trust.org on October 10, 2013
Saturday, October 5, 2013
Happy October!
Thank you for supporting the class. We appreciate the Chile pictures, subscription funds, and treats/treat bags! :) Thank you for contributing fall items to include all students.
Multiplication is here! Keep working with your children on the facts and even orally quizzing them on random facts- addition and subtraction included-to keep them on their toes. Making a game of it while driving is a fun use of time.
Keep promoting science concepts even when cooking. Kitchen chemistry is always a hit with kids! Observe nature and surroundings, question your children about their observations, search for answers together. Tell them, "That's a good question." Search for it together online, at the library, and/or during a trip to Barnes and Noble. Regular trips to the library and bookstore help children explore and develop their interests.
Remember, reading for pleasure not only helps create a love of reading, but it actually increases standardized test scores. :)
Reading and Social Studies standards are incorporated together. Miami is full of Social Studies! Talking with your child about current events, Miami's diversity, family heritage and traditions help them to make connections and think globally. Reading a variety of maps-even on brochures or mall maps-help to develop those skills.
Other teachable opportunities:
Reading menus, ordering and paying for something at a store, and reading movie schedules are simple occurrences that can help your child learn the concept of time, manage money, and interact with others.
Classroom Topics:
Multiplication is here! Keep working with your children on the facts and even orally quizzing them on random facts- addition and subtraction included-to keep them on their toes. Making a game of it while driving is a fun use of time.
Keep promoting science concepts even when cooking. Kitchen chemistry is always a hit with kids! Observe nature and surroundings, question your children about their observations, search for answers together. Tell them, "That's a good question." Search for it together online, at the library, and/or during a trip to Barnes and Noble. Regular trips to the library and bookstore help children explore and develop their interests.
Remember, reading for pleasure not only helps create a love of reading, but it actually increases standardized test scores. :)
Reading and Social Studies standards are incorporated together. Miami is full of Social Studies! Talking with your child about current events, Miami's diversity, family heritage and traditions help them to make connections and think globally. Reading a variety of maps-even on brochures or mall maps-help to develop those skills.
Other teachable opportunities:
Reading menus, ordering and paying for something at a store, and reading movie schedules are simple occurrences that can help your child learn the concept of time, manage money, and interact with others.
Classroom Topics:
- Multiplication concepts, fact families, properties
- Reading to learn about cultures and traditions
- Parts of speech
- Sentences, paragraphs, topic sentences, details and main ideas
- Patterns in spelling, math, nature, etc.
- Dictionary/thesaurus skills
- Matter: phases and changes: physical and chemical
- Water Cycle and water in our environment
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Thank You!
Matthew Reinhart Day was terrific! He actually taught the students about being an author, illustrator, and 3D paper engineer. He spent a great deal of time talking about the process of creating books. He showed videos, answered questions, and taught how to make pop-ups. He even stayed to autograph each student's poster and draw a requested illustration. He happened to be in town for a family visit and stopped in to spend time with the class. This experience was a wonderful opportunity and many student's only literary experience. His newest creation, Transformers, will come out in October! Thank you for being supportive of your child's learning experiences.
Here's an excerpt from an interview:
Here's an excerpt from an interview:
What is your advice to parents for passing the joys of reading on to their children?
Please continue to pass on the joys of reading – and spend time with them to enjoy books together! Our books can be a bit delicate for very, very young readers, so look at the book together and share the experience. Your kids will thank you for it later!
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