Pixie Pictures May 2012

We used the software Pixie to create the slideshow below. We were proud to share it with you at Arts and Academics. Thank you for coming!

Signs of Spring Voice Thread

Last Friday we took our Book Buddies outside for some science work. The 4th graders helped us record signs of spring in our science journals. We also took some pictures. You will find our  favorites in a Voice Thread below. What is a Voice Thread? Click below to play the slides. Then, you will have the opportunity comment on the pictures. With Voice Thread, you can comment by typing, recording your voice, using a webcam to record video, or even calling on the phone. Click on the comment button below the pictures and then chose how you would like to comment.  The kindergartners could comment at home as well! Comments will be on the side of the pictures once you choose "save".  We look forward to seeing/hearing your comments as we view our Voice Thread on the SMARTboard. Thanks for helping us learn about this special form of communication.

Your Three Words Examples

As explained in the note sent home, we are working on our "Your Three Words" videos. Below is a link to a "Your Three Words" video on youtube that has some nice examples. You can also Google "Your Three Words Good Morning America" and find tons of videos. Remember to send your "three words" and any props by Thursday. Thanks for your help!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecRkSSNpSKc

Inventions Party 2012

I have to admit, I do like our classroom neat and organized, but this MESSY day is truly one of my favorites in kindergarten. Our Inventions Party helped us "go green" while creating awesome inventions. You should have seen our table full of "junk". Thank you for donating. :) We literally had 6 items left at the end of the day. I am certain you are making use of those special creations in your home right now. I hope you enjoy this video as much as I do!