Kidblog

We are going to begin something new in my class and Mrs. Linder's class. Blogging! We are going to use Kidblog.org which is a great safe site for students to blog on. View the following video tutorial to get started!

Week of September 19

Oops! I missed last week! I think there was enough on the last website to keep you busy though. This week I've chosen something a little different. This website, KidsKnowIt, has a ton of information on it to learn about. Read through some of it and see if you learn anything new. Of course, there are some games as well, but you're even learning when you play those!

Week of September 5th

We are into September and have already had our first day off of school! I hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend. The website for this week includes a lot of brain games and puzzles. But remember to have all of your homework finished before you click on this link or you'll be working on another kind of assignment... one you won't like!

Week of August 29

Welcome to the new school year!!! This year you are only allowed to complete the activities or go to the websites on the current week's post. So if you go to the blog this week, this is the only post you can do. Also, you will only be going to the blog if you have your computer assignment complete, have your other homework finished, or have read your AR book first. There will not be any hurrying to finish your assignments to get to play games. They are all going to be educational websites and activities. We will be learning in Mrs. Smith's room at all times! This week the website is QuizHub. Try all of the matching quizzes, even if you think you won't know the answers. See how well you do!

School is coming...

Can you believe there's only a month left of freedom? This summer has flown by! I've been so busy traveling with friends and family that I have hardly been home. It's been great getting to see so many places and do so many different things, but it would have been nice to have been home a little more. My husband and I went to Hawaii in June. It was beautiful! This is a picture of us at the Seven Sacred Pools on the Road to Hana on Maui. Then three of my girlfriends and I traveled to Florida for some great girl time. Following that, I took four high school girls to Carbondale for yearbook camp. We had a good time and got a lot accomplished for next year's high school yearbook. Then the same day I got home from Carbondale, my whole family (mom, dad, brothers, and their families) got in the cars and headed to Kentucky Lake for a long weekend. There were many awesome memories made this summer. I hope you are enjoying your time off and have gotten to do some fun things this summer as well. See you soon!

Last Assignment for 7th Grade ONLY!

I know Mrs. Linder is going to be discussing the Civil War with you this last week of school. I want to concentrate a little more on the Underground Railroad. I have a webquest that will help you learn more about that part of our history. Go to this website on the Underground Railroad and I will explain more.

Only a Few Days Left!

7th Grade ONLY!
We're going to have a few fun little assignments to finish out the year and explore different forms of technology to get you ready for next year. This is NOT an optional activity. Click on the link, open a Word document to put your answers on and go for it! You will need to click on each link to answer each question. You may have to do a little searching on the site that opens. Put your answers in the Dropbox when finished. CyberHunt: The Statue of Liberty

It's Been So Long!

Time has gotten away from me! It's been a month since the last time I posted anything on this blog. Have you missed me? Oh wait, you've seen me every day. Here's a new website with some games on it for you to try when you're caught up on homework. TLC Web Games Also, for extra credit answer this question: What are the Northen Lights and what causes them? Go to Everyday Mysteries to find out!

ISATs This Week

With ISATs this week, I thought I'd give you some fun stuff to do that's also a little educational. Check out the following site: MangaHigh

Also, with the end of the quarter on Friday, some of you might be looking for some extra credit. Answer the following question in a comment to me and you'll get some! Does your heart really stop when you sneeze? Go to this website to find out: Everyday Mysteries

Friday activity

Go to this website and complete the interactive scavenger hunt.

Adventures of Cyberbee

8th Grade Only!

Eighth graders - click on the link below and complete the scavenger hunt to find out about one of the countries that was on our list of cities. Print it when completed.

India Scavenger Hunt

January 2011

The new year always brings with it new hopes and possibilities. There's a feeling of renewal and starting fresh for most people. But it's always up to you! We've still got half the school year left and have a lot to get accomplished. We'll have some fun but learn along the way as well!

Here is a website you've been to before and seemed to enjoy: Edheads

Also, answer this question in a comment for some extra credit: Why do we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday?