It's Time for Summer Camp!

If you could go to any kind of camp this summer, what kind of camp would it be or what would you do there? Wakeboarding camp, reading camp, scrapbooking camp, relaxation camp? Be creative!

We Are Published Authors and Illustrators!

My kindergarten students have just completed publishing their stories that they wrote in Writer's Workshop about a personal experience. We used iPads and the Story Kit app to publish the stories. Even though a published story is typically edited and corrected for all mistakes, I have chosen to validate my students' hard work by only editing and correcting the specific skills that each student has been practicing. My students will still be able to read their writing and many of you will be able to read it too because they have made tremendous progress on their writing skills. Enjoy these amazing kindergarten authors and illustrators! We welcome comments from anyone that is visiting our blog. Here are the stories: Published Stories from Writer's Workshop

Kindergarten 101: What Students Need To Know

It's unbelievable but we are almost finished with another year of kindergarten! What advice would you give to a new kindergartener?

The Olympic Circle of Games

Next Friday, we will represent China at our school's Olympic Circle of Games. We are learning interesting facts about China. Can you do some extra research on China or learn about a Chinese athlete? Please let us know what you learn.
Here is a website to get you started: Time for Kids: China

Congratulations!

Congratulations to my kindergartners on their performance of the "Barnyard Moosical"! I am proud of you. You were fabulous! If you had the opportunity to see our performance, please feel free to leave a comment. You can always use the "Anonymous" profile and sign your name at the end of the comment.

Are you ready for the Barnyard Moosical?

Kindergarten will perform The Barnyard Moosical in 4 days. Wow! How do you feel? What is your favorite part?

Where in the world was Ms. Isom?

Another clue: At the same place where I saw that plane, I saw this animal.   

Last weekend, I took a trip. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw a plane that could be called "Air Force One"! I had learned so much about the President's plane from our kindergarten friends that researched Air Force One. After seeing this plane, I learned some new facts. Do you know where I was? Make a prediction.

Writing Challenge #1

Choose one or both challenges to write. One challenge is to write a sentence using at least 3 word wall words and 1 word that has 2 syllables. The other challenge is to write a sentence with most of the words beginning with the same letter and using one word that has at least 4 syllables. For both challenges, the sentence can be silly and can have as many words as you like. Write away, Authors!

Researching America

We are readers, writers, researchers, and creators! Check out what we learned about our amazing country, the United States of America. For visitors to our blog, please let us know what you think about our research. Did you learn anything new? Do you have an interesting fact about America to share? At the bottom of each page, there is a comment box. We would love to hear from you! Here is the link to our research:
Research on America

Happy Spring Break!

Let us know what you have been doing.

Watch the Eagles

After learning about important American symbols and looking for signs of spring at school, we just began watching a webcam of a Bald Eagle that has three eggs. Let us know if you make any interesting observations about the Bald Eagles and their nest. Here is a link to the website: Bald Eagles in Decorah, Iowa

Math Challenge #2

If I had 68 cents in my pocket, how many coins do I have in my pocket and what coins are they? Is there only one correct answer?

Math Challenge #1

If I had 13 cents in my pocket, how many coins do I have in my pocket and what coins are they? Is there only one correct answer?

Questions for Friends

One of our friends had a great idea! She wanted to ask a question on the blog for everyone to answer. I have made a special place for you to post a question and your friends can reply.

Happy Birthday, Dr. Suess!

In honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday, what is your favorite Dr. Seuss book or character and why?

Let's Blog!

We are learning how to blog! Here is a new question.
What is your favorite color?

WELCOME

At Camp Think-A-Lot, you will be able to answer questions, share your thinking, and learn from others. Are you ready for the first question?