April 22

Class Poet

The children really enjoyed our poetry unit and I am finding poems in their journals. These poems are by Laken.

                                        Test                                          
Working
Thinking
Snapping
Stopping
Visualizing
Comprehending

Journals
Blank pages
Waiting to be filled
With wonderful poems

                                     Gymnastics                                   
Muscles at work-
Flying, spinning,
Heart beating.
Then smack,
Crack,
Off the track!

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March 4

Read Across America

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March 3 was Read Across America Day and Dr. Seuss’ Birthday!

Fun Facts about Dr. Seuss:

  • Dr Seuss’ real name is Theodore Geisel.
  • His middle name was Seuss and he added the Dr. to his name.
  • Dr. Seuss lived from 1904-1991.
  • Before he was a children’s book author and illustrator, he was a cartoonist and created advertisements for Standard Oil.
  • Dr. Seuss’ first book was rejected 27 times before it was published.
  • He wrote more than 44 children’s books.

Go to Seusville for games, videos, and other fun activities.

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