A Classroom without Walls!

Think deeply, ask questions, share your ideas, explore the world...

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

How to Steal a Dog

Do you think it is ever okay to do something bad to do something good?

Georgina stole a dog to get the reward money. Stealing is against the law. Do you think Georgina's plan is good or bad?

Please share your thoughts on this complicated situation.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Kinkaid Values in Action!

The Anti-Defamation League recognized Kinkaid as a No Place for Hate school!!!

 Please give a specific example of how you have shown one of the Kinkaid four core values in the classroom, in the halls or on the playground!

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Independent Reading Rocks!!!

I love to read for fun! I read everything I can get my hands on!!!
Please share the book that you are reading and tell us why you like it! Let's have a reading conversation! Make ME want to read YOUR book!

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Writer's Corner!

We are just getting started writing our first drafts of our Personal Narratives!!!

Please share a "show-not-tell" that you have written or an interesting story hook!

You may also share a memorable line from your story!


Monday, May 7, 2012

Sarah Pennypacker is a friend of Barbara O'Connor!!

Oh, yes, that is correct!!!
I spoke with Ms. Pennypacker when you all were at P.E. and asked her if she would Skype with us. She said that she would like to try it with a class. When I told her how well our call with Barbara O'Connor, she told me that they are friends!!! Small world!

Please check out Sarah Pennypacker's website and share your comments.
Sarah Pennypacker's Official Website!
What did you learn from her visit?

Summer Reading...can't wait!!!

I know you all are as excited as I am about summer reading!!! I even heard Nick say that he wanted to save Football Genius for his first summer reading book! I can relate to that idea. I already have a few books that I am saving.

Please share your summer reading ideas with everyone!


Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Field Day 2012!

Field Day is a wonderful day. Students and teachers from all three divisions of the school come together to have fun, participate in the events and enjoy the fair.

What is our favorite part of Field Day? Please be thoughtful and explain you answer.