Fun at the Library-at home!

Dear Families,
Our local libaray, the ACPL, has many locations for you stop in and visit. But, did you know they have a fantastic web site as well. http://www.acpl.lib.in.us/index.html has so much for your children and you to do. Go to the main page above and then click on the "KIDS" section once there. You'll find links to many sites such as: STORY TELLING-You'll find Goose Bumps and Magic School Bus links, POPULAR TV SHOWS-such as Sesame Street and Ney Labs, COOL STUFF-Links where you can 'create your own cartoon' and discovery 'The Yuckiest Site on the Internet' and much more. There is a link that provides wonderful Internet fun for young children too. Also, you can find sites to help with homework as well. There is also some cool stuff for adults to do and learn here at this web site as well. While you're at the ACPL web site, check out the many many fun activities planned at your local library's, such as Toddler Time, Youth Theater, Paws to Read, and Lego Club.
Have fun!

Spicy homework!

Dear families,
I found a fun website to spice up your latest homework. This week go to the following website,
http://www.wordle.net/create, to create a unique way to practice this weeks spelling words. Write your words 5 times each in the "Paste a bunch of text" section then hit go. Create, design, make it your own, and have fun!! You can also do this for this weeks science vocab words.
Print it out or e-mail it to me and I will be happy print it for you.
Have fun!

Successmaker reading and math support!

Dear families,
I have another wonderful website provide by Pearson Digital learning, that supports the computerized reading/math program, SuccessMaker, currently used in our classroom.
http://www.successmaker.com/Subscriber/1,22/CourseResources/CourseResources.htm
This site includes math activities, games, and adventures. It also has reading activities and word games. There is also a section called Learning Links Section. This will link you to many other web sites that are fun and educational, such as http://www.pbskids.org/ and http://www.gamebrain.com/.
Have fun!

New reading site visit

Dear Families,
I have included a new reading site to visit for reading support. Starfall helps with phonemic awareness, phonics, and reading skills. It's fun and educational Enjoy!
http://www.starfall.com/

New updated info.

New Info:
All students in grades 4-5 have taken the SRI (Scholastic Reading Inventory) assesment. A personalized suggested reading list has been sent home. I have included several internet sites that can help support their reading success. Happy Reading!!
http://www.scholastic.com/parents/
http://www.lexile.com/fab/

Welcome families,
I have created an easy site for you to find local FUN, yet educational, places to spend some wonderful family time together.  Check back often for updates.