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 to get you 

 

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.

And 2025 books like...

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!

JOIN ME FOR SUMMER FUN AND A BOOK TO KEEP!

 Look what is coming this summer! Plan now to join. Sign up. Then share the fun this summer and get a book to read 

over and over!

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!?

I LOVE SCHOOL VISITING!

 I LOVE School Visiting with READERS! 

Time Together

Sharing my books

Sharing science magic

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.

Click Here!

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? 

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!

WINTER WONDERS!

 

Some animals are perfectly suited to living with ice and snow. Check out this book I wrote about camping out with Adélie penguins raising their chicks. Or READ IT HERE.

So those animals would think you're lucky to have cold winter weather. There is definitely a special kind of winter fun to enjoy. These activities will give you ideas for ways you can make the most out of living where winter is--well--wintery!

GO ON A SCAVENGER HUNT

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

You can get a good look at birds that spend the winter in your neighborhood, if you invite them to dinner. An easy treat to make is a peanut butter pinecone. Loop a string around the top of a pine cone and tie a knot. Next, smear peanut butter on the cone and roll the cone in birdseed. Then have an adult partner hang the pinecone where birds will be able to perch and eat. 

Now, keep watch. Use bird books and search on-line to help you identify the birds visiting your bird diner. Also, answer these questions:

1. What time of day do the birds come to eat? 

2. Do the birds come more on stormy or sunny days?

3. Do the birds take turns and feed one at a time? Or do they compete to eat?

4. Which birds usually chase other birds away?

Create a colorful bar graph to share the data you collect about your dinner guests.

Remember, to replace your pinecone with a fresh treat from time-to-time to keep the dinners coming back for more.

IMAGINE!

While you stay snug and toasty warm inside, think what fun it could be to take a trip to Antarctica. And while there stay and play with Adélie penguins. READ ABOUT THE FUN HERE!