Reading with the 5th Graders

This afternoon, Mr. Brooks and his 5th graders came and read with us. It was a wonderful way to end our week. We all really enjoyed the calm, peaceful end to our week.

Infographics

For other articles and videos on topics like I have shared this week, please visit the Parent Resources page of our crew blog.

Infographics from MindShift, Raising a Reader and Kylene Beers and Robert Probst.

Want to Raise Successful Kids? Neuroscience Says Read to Them Like This (but Most Parents Don't)

Today's article is:

Want to Raise Successful Kids? Neuroscience Says Read to Them Like This (but Most Parents Don't)

Library tomorrow!

Mr. Brooks was outside playing his guitar during our recess today. Many of us really enjoyed the music.

  
Here is a link to a short little video of Evyn, Lis and Maddie singing "You are my Sunshine" on our outdoor stage.

You are my Sunshine 

8 Tips to Keep Kids Loving Reading in a World of Test Prep

Today's article is:

8 Tips to Keep Kids Loving Reading in a World of Test Prep

Many of us took our writer's notebooks to The Beat this morning so we could jot notes about our thoughts and ideas as we watched. We are writers and learners.

 

Raising overcomers: How to teach your kids to do hard things

Today's article is:

Raising overcomers: How to teach your kids to do hard things

Mid-week library visit tomorrow.

Great Podcasts for Kids

This week I am going to share links to articles that I thought you might find interesting. Today's article is:

Great Podcasts for Kids

There are some great science-based podcasts for kids at this link.

Important Dates
3/20 - 4/3 Spring Break

Climbing

We had fun climbing in PE this week. Thanks to all who came and belayed us. We so appreciate it! Enjoy the pictures at the link below.

Plus, The Cat in the Hat was our librarian today!