#elementarytechnology

My students need a 3 hokki stools to help our active classroom learners better focus on their learning and classroom work. Do you have trouble staying still and working for long periods of time? Is it hard to focus on work and you end up fidgeting in your seat? Students experience the same feeling often in school, and...

I am so, so proud of my 4th graders.

Yesterday we did a lab called Polymer Playtime. We had the kindergarten class join us. Each of my kids were assigned to a kindergartener. We talked about polymers first before delving in. The kids all experienced insta-snow for the first time, and we connected it to its real world use. Then the insta-snow was connected to the diapers, and students worked to dig the polymers out of the diapers. We poured water on what they pulled out so they could witness the absorption. Finally, we tested how much liquid a size 4 diaper could hold and were able to get it to hold 1200 mL.

Meet Riley, the character I eventually became for Red Ribbon Week at the end of October. This was for the theme "Drugs are Tacky". Riley came about when one of my former students told me I looked more like a boy with my hair spiked, and then asked what my name was. Riley was the first thing to pop into mind.

My catchphrase for the day: "'Sup? I'm Riley, 10 years old, and I attend JJCES."

4th Grade Stackers- My speed stacking club is a huge success. I have 7 of 11 students in my club, and 5 of those 7 have purchased their own cups to use. We have had 3 meetings so far, and I think I'm getting the hang of planning out the 45 minute sessions. I can see the students getting faster, and the proof lies in the record book I keep for the club.

Our Teacher is Crazy- We've recently written our first book for the year. This week students worked on the drawing conclusions skill. To see what they'd learned, I gave them a writing prompt: Draw a conclusion about Miss B's teaching style this year in 4th grade. Use specific evidence to support your conclusions. They illustrated their work as well. I decided to make a photobook storybook, and I ordered it today. I can't wait to get it.