encouraging students to become competent 21st Century learners
The 2nd grade class is starting to learn the difference between fiction and non-fiction books. Most of the students already know that non-fiction books are "real" and fiction books are "make believe". The question is how can they tell which type it is just by looking at the book? You have all heard the phrase... Continue Reading →
As your child gets older you will notice they are required to do more and more research projects. This can be daunting for both parents and children unless you are a member of the rare few who take to research like a pig to mud. I confess I belong to this piggy little group. I... Continue Reading →
You may have already noticed library books coming home. By now I have seen all K through 5 classes and given them an opportunity to take home their first library book of the school year. The past week and a half has been spent going over library rules and book care. While each student is... Continue Reading →
Often we find it difficult to read books because they are assignments and not subjects that interest us. While these books are important to read they can be daunting. Don't let them scare you from reading. Just as each of you is an individual unlike any other so are books. While they may have similar... Continue Reading →
The Falcon's Fables 