Okay, in some places it's time for school to start again. So here are 6 things you should definitely enjoy before you get into all the busy that is school season.
WRITE ON! Sandra Markle
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
SUMMER FUN BEFORE IT'S OVER!
Thursday, May 22, 2025
END THE SCHOOL YEAR WITH A WRAP PARTY!
Hi! Just had to share some FUN for the end of the school year. Whether this school year ends in May or sometime in June, the last week of the school year is coming. So, let's end with a WRAP PARTY! Here are some ideas for having FUN!
No WRAP PARTY TIME is complete without a read aloud. .Last Day Blues (Mrs. Harwell’s Class Adventures) by Julie Danneberg (Charlesbridge) While students think about how much their teacher will miss them over the summer, there are some surprises about Mrs. Hartwell’s summer fun. What surprising things can your Ss think up for you to do this summer to keep from missing them?
Do Not Bring Your Dragon to the Last Day of School by Julie Gassman (Capstone) This is the fifth in this energy-packed, fun series. What could happen? And what does happen?
And, of course, enjoy sharing reading some of my newest books.
Now for MORE FUN!
French schools consider lunch a part of the curriculum. Students are expected to learn about food, where it comes from, and have the correct manners while eating it. Watch Kids Trying Hot Dogs as they are enjoyed in different states.
How do your Ss like their hot dogs? Have them share some ideas. You could list the top 3 and vote for the most popular.
For a little more hot dog fun, watch this history of that popular food.
NOW, race ahead to some
more discovery FUN.
Bangladesh schools experience seasonal flooding which can be a problem. So, they have created over 100 boat schools equipped with modern technology and powered by solar panels. And when schools don’t float to you, getting to school can be REALLY CHALLENGING. Watch how some students travel to and from school.
Encourage your Ss to discuss which of these they rate MOST CHALLENGING! And MOST FUN!
People aren’t the only ones that go to school. Orangutan Jungle School is great. Why is this school important? Watch and decide.
Now, visit this site for some great WRAP PARTY TIME! Activity ideas. I especially liked the Write and Pass activity and the Reflect Through Ice Cream activity
Never miss a chance to sing and dance. Join CELEBRATE A GREAT SCHOOL YEAR
And now till next school year...
I'm looking forward to all
the In-Person and Virtual Visits!
Sunday, April 6, 2025
LET'S READ TOGETHER!
Join me and enjoy this book with me!
I'll do it in several parts so I can tell you a little about the book and a little more about the animals as we go along.
Here we go--Part 1.
Next, Part 2.
Ready to share Part 3 with me?
Now, let's finish WHAT IF YOU HAD ANIMAL HAIR!?
Saturday, February 22, 2025
READ WITH ME! WHAT IF YOU HAD ANIMAL TEETH!?
Grab your copy of
WHAT IF YOU HAD ANIMAL TEETH!?
Now, you're ready to read along with me.
Did you choose your favorite animal teeth?
If not, please go back and pick.
It's FUN to have a favorite and imagine those animal teeth being your teeth for one day.
My favorite are ELEPHANT teeth, called tusks.
What animal teeth did you choose?
Saturday, February 1, 2025
SANDRA MARKLE READS ON WORLD READ ALOUD DAY
Join me this February as I celebrate WORLD READ ALOUND DAY by reading my Scholastic book Could You Ever DIVE WITH DOLPHINS!?
Ready to join me? Click HERE!
Friday, January 24, 2025
WINTER WONDERS!
GO ON A SCAVENGER HUNT
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You might find maple seeds like these. FIND: |
- Something older than you are
- Something younger than you are
- A seed
- Something rough
- Something smooth
- Something that will change in the spring
HELP YOUR LOCAL BIRDS
Sunday, November 3, 2024
THE STORY BEHIND MY BOOK SNOW SCHOOL
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Dr. Tom McCarthy with snow leopard cub (courtesy of Panthera Snow Leopard Trust) |
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