Book Talk Tuesday

May 31, 2016

Good morning readers!
Today's BTT comes to you from Bella Maurer in Mrs. Applequist's class.

The main characters in GUINEA DOG are Rufus, Mom, Dad, Murphy, Dmitri, and Lurena. Rufus has a problem! He wants a dog, but his mom says, NO! Bella's real life connection is that her mom won't let her have  pet (c'mon, Mrs. Derryberry!!!!). She really liked this book because she likes guinea pigs and thinks you will like it if you like funny books.

GUINEA DOG was nominated for last year's Maud Hart Lovelace award. It won 3rd place!

Be good. Be nice. Behave. 

Memorial Day Weekend

May 27, 2016

Good morning Lincoln Center Citizens,
We do not have school on Monday in honor of Memorial Day. This is a federal holiday that truly honors all of our loved ones that we have lost. It started as a holiday to celebrate men and women in the armed forces that lost their lives in battle. Nowadays, many families spend the day remembering all loved ones that were lost.

Reading Rainbow ~ Memorial Day

What will you do over the long weekend? Take time to show appreciation to those around you.

Be good. Be nice. Behave.

Ancient Rome

May 26, 2016

Here ye, here ye!
Did you know that children in ancient Rome played hopscotch, hide-and-seek, and leap frog? Why do you think children way back then played these simple but fun games? Think! If you didn't have any materials, what kind of game could you make up?

So many children today spend WAY too much time on electronics. Here is a challenge! Can you go on an 'Electronics Diet?' Keep track of the time you spend on a phone/tablet/computer each day for the next couple days. Can you use your device less and less each day? I'm going to be honest, I think it will be difficult for me to put my phone away more! But, I'm going to try it! Let's all do it and compare next week... I even wonder if anyone can give up electronics completely for a day or two!!!

A few ideas to keep you busy! 

*Go outside

*Talk to friends

*Read

*Write a story

*Play a game/cards

*Do your homework

Be good. Be nice. Behave. 

Listen Up!

May 25, 2016

Good morning communicators,
Did you know the smallest bone in the human body is in the ear? We use our ears to hear a lot of different things. We need to listen when people are talking, when cars are coming, when a teacher blows the whistle outside. When else is it super important to listen?

Some people have special tools to help them hear better. There is even a language used for people who can't hear at all. How many of you know any sign language? Sign language is a cool way for people to communicate with their hands and body language.

Helen Keller is a famous American who learned how to communicate with others after years of not being able to. She had an incredible teacher who was patient, firm, and fair with her. Watch this Brain Pop to learn more!

Helen Keller

  

Be good. Be nice. Behave.

Book Talk Tuesday

May 24, 2016

Hello readers,
I am excited to share a new book with you! Scarlett (from my class) and I both read CRENSHAW which is Katherine Applegate's newest book. If that name sounds familiar, it is because she also wrote THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN and the ANIMORPH series.

Scarlett worked really hard on this BTT!

The main characters are Jackson and Crenshaw. Jackson's family is very important too! Jackson has a serious problem because his family needs food and money. They barely have enough to survive. Crenshaw is Jackson's imaginary cat friend and is always there when Jackson needs help with a problem. Scarlett's connection is that she watches a show with a girl that has an imaginary friend. She thinks you would like this book if you have ever had an imaginary friend. I think you would like this book if you can empathize with a family going through really hard real life problems. It really reminds us all to be a little more gentle with each other because we really do not always know what is going on with people's families.

Be good. Be nice. Behave!

Good Morning

May 23, 2016

Good morning risk-takers,
We are really getting ready to be fourth graders! This an exciting time of year and the perfect opportunity to start behaving like a fourth grader! What are some of the things you think are essential for fourth grade? Would it help us to have fourth graders come visit us during a morning meeting to answer a few questions? Many of you know fourth graders... are you getting excited?

Turn it back, what would you tell second graders getting ready to come to third grade? We all have a job to do here at Lincoln Center. Taking care of ourselves and others is a big part of that job.

Be very mindful while we are getting ready for fourth grade... we are still third graders for three more weeks! What is your job in your classroom? At recess/lunch? In the hallway or bathroom? What is your part in helping make our community strong? 

Be good. Be nice. Behave. 

It's Raining, It's Pouring

May 13, 2016

Good Rainy Morning to You!
Sometimes on rainy days, nothing sounds better than snuggling up with a good book (or tv for some of you!). There is just something about being comfy cozy on a cold, wet day!

Well, we can't sit and read (or watch tv) all day, but we can listen to a story! Soon enough it will be sunny and warm again... and we'll all be outside playing!

Here is a story of a young girl's love of baseball and her determination to play!

Catching the Moon: The Story of a Girl's Baseball Dream

Have a great weekend!

Be good. Be nice. Behave. 

The Sun!!

May 12, 2016

Hello!
The sun is out today! It always feels better when it's bright and sunny out... just makes us feel brighter!

Let's reflect... where are you with your school work? Are you working to show your knowledge and learning? Are you working for extra recess? Or maybe even a little of both? What are ways we can really be proud of ourselves as learners?

Today take a quick inventory... how much work are you missing or not finished with? Make a plan... how are you going to finish it?

Are you ready for fourth grade?

Be good. Be nice. Behave.

Return of Book Talk Tuesday!

May 10, 2016

Hello readers!
It's been so long since we've had a Book Talk Tuesday! I am so excited to feature two readers from my class. Ari and Noah read WORD EATER with their book study groups. Together they came up with a presentation and a BTT! Check out the google link to see their report.

Ari and Noah's BTT



As always, if you're interested in being featured, let me know!

Be good. Be nice. Behave.