Reading Day Video

Hello World,

Well, a little bit ago I posted about the fun of reading day.  Well, I just figured out how to upload the videos from my phone, so here is our class on that fun day . . .

Feeling BOO Lately!

Fall is definitely my favorite time of the year!  There’s nothing like the changing colors in the trees, pumpkins on doorsteps, and crisp mornings to put a little renewed energy into our home and school.  We like to switch our learning activities up a bit with the change of seasons- adding some extra crafts, playing a game on the computer in lieu of a workbook page one day, or taking a time-out from our ordinary schoolbook to throw in a fun activity page.  

Gracyn (4^th grade) has enjoyed switching things up a bit with the Halloween Reading Comprehension and Inferencing worksheets we created.  Hey, if you’ve got to read, you might as well have fun doing it! You can check out our Halloween Resource Pack here:

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Halloween-Resource-Pack-929645

One of the best things about homeschooling is the flexibility.  If the day is gorgeous, why stare out the window wishing school was over?  Let’s throw a blanket on the back porch and carry out our books to enjoy the day!  If reading is becoming a struggle, let’s find something that grabs your attention!

And hey, you even get to take a bubble gum break every now and then!  :D

 Hope everyone is enjoying this fall weather!

Happy Fall!

Angie

Reading Day

Since my school is an international school in Africa, we don’t celebrate all the traditional American holidays.  Yet, we do have some pretty fun replacement days.  One of the best days is reading day.  For this day, everyone dresses up as their favorite book character and we have a parade.  We then have a fun assembly with music, prizes, and skits. 

This year, I had my husband’s 6^th grade class partner with mine.  We did buddy reading, and then we had the 6^th graders and Kindergartners do a reader’s theater skit together. The 6^th graders had to teach the skits to the younger kids and then practice them.  It was really fun! 

We also had a costume competition for the students.  What I didn't know, however, was that they were having one for the teachers as well.  I was really excited because the costume I made for my husband won!!  Let’s just say, I am very thankful that I brought my hot glue gun to Africa. J  Here are some pictures from our day  . . .

The Chinchen's (Vice Principal & Founders of the school)

 All the teachers

 My dinosaur Charles and the "Gingerbread Man"

 Mr. Flinstone and a sleepy one

 Here I am, "Juliet"

 My husband, the "Tin Man" & winner of the Best Homemade Costume!

 My Class!

(If you would like to see more, here is a facebook link to the album: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.616978968230.1073741833.118900228&type=1&l=cf1ac86d42)

Love and Costumes!

Miriam