Respond to Reading
In the story, Apple Pie Fourth of July, the main character wanted her parents to try to fit it and was worried that the way they...
Find the Facts
Schools that wear uniforms restrict students' freedom of expression. Fin facts to support or refute this opinion using reliable websites...
Critique an App
The following is a link to an app for math called Prodigy. Prodigy Math Go to the website and try it out. Next, I want you to give your...
The Week in Review
Each week, a blog team in the classroom will be chosen to write the week's blog entry, describing the events of the week in Room 1. ...
Post a Prompt
I will post a biweekly writing prompt up on the blog for you to respond to by a certain day. Students will need to comment on one of...
Benefits of Blogs in the Classroom
Blogs are a great educational tools and they give students complete freedom to publish content on the web, but teachers have to know how...
Blog Basics
Let’s begin with some definitions. A bit dry, we realize, but this is a necessary evil. First we’ll define the word this whole site is...
Reciprocal Teaching
Students are working hard on learning the "Fab 4" reading strategies. Good readers make predictions, ask themselves questions, summarize...
SPN Orchard
Did you know that there is an orchard at SPN? Last spring, 5th graders at SPN worked with the folks from Giving Grove to plant an...
