They Made Me My Own Avatar

I just got a preview of my new book coming out in April and the graphic designers made me into an avatar. How fun is this!

Photo Peach Reminders

Thought I would remind everyone about Photo Peach. What a great resource for making slideshows! So easy, students can use it to create products to show their learning without any trouble.

Add assessment to your slideshow! You can add a Quiz to your slideshow by going to the Edit Caption and Photos option once you have your images loaded. Click on a photo and add your question. Click on Quiz and add the answer choices. How great is this!

Also, you can make the presentation show in spiral instead of the typical story view. I've embedded both types so you can see the difference.

PHOTO PEACH

Photo Peach Education: See how other teachers are using Photo Peach.


Story View
NYC on PhotoPeach



Spiral

NYC on PhotoPeach

Virtual Field Trip to Ellis Island

Take your students on a memorable virtual field trip to Ellis Island on March 29. Register at Scholastic today! Best for Grades 3 and up. Make history come alive for your students.

Ellis Island Virtual Field Trip

Sing and Dance!

This morning Jack Hartmann shared a fun and hoppin' keynote at the Oklahoma K conference. It reminded me how much I love singing with students. Here are a couple of great online sites to help you keep your class rockin' this spring!

Green Ghoulie: These camp guys are always a hit with students! A little Baby Shark, anyone?

Mr. Harry's Kindergarten Channel on YouTube: Such a fun place to find songs, student work, and other helpful videos. Way to go, Mr. Harry!

Pete the Cat Songs!!: I Love Pete the Cat. Get your kids singing the Pete songs. New book out in May!


Camp Fire Song Book: Download this great resource for the words to all your favorite camp songs.


Playlist on Rhapsody for Dr. Seuss songs

Bus Songs: Website with over 2,000 songs

Jack Hartmann: So many fun songs!

Seuss Choice Board and More

I just finished a Seuss Smart Notebook file for those using Smart Boards. I am sharing it tomorrow at the Oklahomo K conference. Your youngest learners will have fun with the different activities. Enjoy!

CLICK HERE to Download the Seuss Smart Notebook File

Seuss Smart Notebook includes:

• Choice Board perfect for center time or small group work.
• Activities include Lorax vocabulary, Green Eggs and Ham Tic Tac Toe, Matching Dr. Seuss book covers, and Drawing a picture to be on the cover of a Dr. Seuss book
• Green Eggs and Ham tally sheet
• Green Eggs and Ham Pictograph and Results Statement
• Several reproducibles found on Seussville that I captured and placed in the document to use

Resources for Read Across America Day

In honor of Read Across America Day, I put together a packet of activities/graphic organizers for all things Seuss! I hope you can use them in the next few weeks.
Seuss Stuff includes:

• Word Sort with Cat in the Hat words
• Writing Sort and Sorting Mat
• Hooray for Diffendoofer Day! Comprehension Frame
• Cat in the Hat Matching Game with Numbers and Hats
• Write Your Own Seuss Story using Seuss words with Planning Organizer
• Paper for Story Writing
• Green Eggs and Ham Sequence Organizer
• The Lorax Mental Images Organizer

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE SEUSS STUFF PACKET

Read Across America Day 2012: Hurray for Dr. Seuss!

March 2nd is a special day to celebrate reading, books, and good 'ole Dr. Seuss! This year the focus is on The Lorax. The classic book is now a new animated feature film out in March.  I hope you are making plans for an amazing day of learning. Here are some links to help you as you plan.

NEA Read Across America Day

Build a Nation of Readers

Reading Rockets and Dr. Seuss Day

Downloadable Reading Calendar: Love It!

Read Write Think Celebrates Dr. Seuss

Seussville Read Across America Day

The Lorax Official Movie Site

St. Patrick's Day Project 2012

We made it past Groundhog Day, Valentine's Day, and now Presidents' Day. Start thinking Green! That is right.. it is time for St. Patrick's Day. Sign up now for Project by Jen's St. Patrick's Day Online Project for 2012. Pre K- Third Grade students will have a ball analyzing Lucky Charms Cereal and collecting data. You will get a lot of curriculum taught in a hands-on way. I encourage you and your students to take part in the fun! The project will actually take place during March 12-16. Mark your calendar!

Register at Projects by Jen

Valentine's Day Fun

I LOVE Valentine's Day! From the pink and red hearts everywhere to the elegant boxes of chocolates.. I am a huge fan. Here are some resources for making your Valentine's Day in the classroom extra sweet.

Extra Normal Cartoon Valentines: Make Your Own

Starfall Valentine Fun

Virtual Valentine Cake

History of the Hershey Kiss

(Thanks to Larry Ferlazzo's blog for helpful resources.)

Hershey's Valentine's Day Ideas

Conversation Hearts

Make Your Own Conversation Heart

Image Chef Hearts

Make a Heart with Words

Valentine's Day Games

History Channel videos and Info related to Valentine's Day

Valentine Card maker

Valentine Craft Ideas