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Each and every morning, I share some DAILY SCOOP. It's a bit of knowledge to add to the day. It may be the birthday of a famous person, the anniversary of an important event in history, a wacky holiday, or a fun fact. The students and I look forward to learning a lot from all the information shared. I will post some of the popular DAILY SCOOPS and how we incorporated it into our day.
Each and every morning, I share some DAILY SCOOP. It's a bit of knowledge to add to the day. It may be the birthday of a famous person, the anniversary of an important event in history, a wacky holiday, or a fun fact. The students and I look forward to learning a lot from all the information shared. I will post some of the popular DAILY SCOOPS and how we incorporated it into our day.
There are so many crazy and funny national holidays that are not mentioned in my Daily Scoops.
Click on the link below to check out other holidays along with a book for each one.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ITH9zl3WRPtXd_rBnHJ9HKBdScnu3T8kjfTQOAn99vM/edit?usp=sharing
08/30
08/30
Power Pose
Power Pose
The "Power Pose" has been proven to help build confidence. Modeling the stance of most super heros might give off positive vibes. Whether or not it works, we will always do the "Power Pose" before quizzes and tests. Just look at these super heroes!!
The "Power Pose" has been proven to help build confidence. Modeling the stance of most super heros might give off positive vibes. Whether or not it works, we will always do the "Power Pose" before quizzes and tests. Just look at these super heroes!!
09/11
09/11
Patriot Day
Patriot Day
Most adults know what occurred on 9/11, but many kids don't. Learning about even the bad parts of history allows students to see that our world is not perfect, gives them understanding of diversity and change, and helps them anticipate the future. I don't speak of the bad people though. They don't deserve our time. I focus on the heroes who saved so many lives, especially all the brave passengers from Flight 93. The picture below is at the Flight 93 Memorial in Pennsylvania where my family visited years ago. (It was by far the most beautiful place I have seen.) Flight 93 crashed in a field that was planned to hit the US Capitol or The White House in Washington D.C. The students know the bravery of all the people involved who made our world a safer place. We also discussed that many heroes are around us each and every day. I shared a 9/11 slideshow. Please click the flag button below to view if you wish. Lastly, I read the book The Man in the Red Bandanna, which is another great story of heroism. If you click on the other flag button, it leads you to the ESPN story of Welles Crowther, the man we read about.
Most adults know what occurred on 9/11, but many kids don't. Learning about even the bad parts of history allows students to see that our world is not perfect, gives them understanding of diversity and change, and helps them anticipate the future. I don't speak of the bad people though. They don't deserve our time. I focus on the heroes who saved so many lives, especially all the brave passengers from Flight 93. The picture below is at the Flight 93 Memorial in Pennsylvania where my family visited years ago. (It was by far the most beautiful place I have seen.) Flight 93 crashed in a field that was planned to hit the US Capitol or The White House in Washington D.C. The students know the bravery of all the people involved who made our world a safer place. We also discussed that many heroes are around us each and every day. I shared a 9/11 slideshow. Please click the flag button below to view if you wish. Lastly, I read the book The Man in the Red Bandanna, which is another great story of heroism. If you click on the other flag button, it leads you to the ESPN story of Welles Crowther, the man we read about.
Above is the link for the 9/11 slideshow. Below is the link to the ESPN short film about Welles.
09/16
National Play-Doh Day
Aisaiah was voted to have the most creative Play-Doh model in 4-4!! It was an alligator. You're so awesome, Aisaiah!!
10/06
Rey's Day
This day is a newer one in the 4-4 classroom, but it will be here to stay!! I will forever dedicate October 6 to Rey, a former student who celebrated a successful stem cell transplant three years ago to treat Aplastic Anemia. We had a good conversation about the importance of donating blood, but I need to get Rey back in the classroom to share his story!!
10/13
National M&M's Day
4-4 celebrated the day by trying to beat out the Guinness Book of World Records of the most stacked M&M's. The students thought it was going to be a breeze when I told them the record was just 7 stacked M&M's. It was definitely harder than they thought, only stacking 2-3 and no more. The students were most excited to enjoy them after trying.
10/22
National Color Day
To celebrate all the colors in the world, we lined up in a rainbow. I think we look just like one. We also read The Day the Crayons Came Home because it is one of my favorite picture books.
10/25
World Spina Bifida Day
This day is important to me because my great-niece, Mila, was born with spina bifida. We talked about how she entered the world and has done so many amazing things despite some obstacles. I shared a few videos. The students learned that kids with spina bifida might have different challenges, but they should all definitely be accepted. Click the link to view the two links to learn a little bit more about spina bifida.
All for Mila: Repairing Spina Bifida in Utero - YouTube
11/08
Eating Cheetos can make you money!!!! There is a Cheeto Museum in New York City that accepts Cheetos that look like certain things all the way from animals to people. 4-4 found their own, but they were too hungry to mail them to the museum. Our class voted that Deliah's elephant was the coolest of all!!
11/18
Happy Birthday, Mickey Mouse!!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1RoDPBUZiQuACkP_PoiVWAjDSZbavozP8hpIoxToYgRg/edit?usp=sharing
11/19
On this day in 1863, Abraham Lincoln delivered the famous "Gettysburg Address." Like so many of his speeches, it left an enormous impact in our history. My family traveled to Gettysburg and learned about the Battle of Gettysburg and all about Lincoln's words. The students will have the chance to check my vacation pics while I share my amazing experience.
12/05
National Cookie Day
There really is no better way to celebrate National Cookie Day than enjoying some milk and cookies. We agreed that Oreos aren't the best cookie, but they sure are a great match with milk.
01/13
National Fourth Grader Day
Yep, there is a day to celebrate us!! A 4th grader actually came up with the idea, and it became viral!!!! We celebrated with some fun things.
#1 - AirHeads
#2 - No Homework
#3 - Chromebooks During PAW Time
#4 - Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament
03/14
National Potato Chip Day
03/21
National
Down Syndrome
Day
Today we celebrated all of our friends with Down Syndrome. Not everyone knows someone with Down Syndrome, but we all learned what it is, why it's celebrated today, and why we wore crazy socks. 4-4 students are so very caring!!!!
04/17
World
Hemophilia
Day
Lilly shared all sorts of information about the blood disease her brother Jack has. She did a wonderful job.
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