This year we are covering Georgia history! I love that we are going to go in depth on our "peachy" state, but I also know that it can be a challenge for students to get all the information that is needed to complete the requirements.  Below are a few websites that I found helpful when gathering various facts on our state: Kid friendly site for Georgia history click on the state to access basic facts about Georgia Videos and interesting facts here! Looking for maps of Georgia?  This is the place! Georgia wildlife! Pictures and info here ! Some geography- the best part is the pictures- scroll down to the bottom and look for the "Photo galleries" What happened TODAY in Georgia history? Cool facts Jackie Robinson- Famous Georgian Games and Extras!  Georgia stories- watch videos about Georgia's history (geared for education) Look what other fourth graders are doing in Georgia government Travel around Georgia....from your living ro...

In between stuffing my face, I thought of you.... I really did. I sent a prayer up that your families would be enjoying a wonderful fall break with lots of family and friends around the table.  We headed to my sister-in-laws where 18 of us gathered to eat, laugh, build puzzles, watch football games and, of course, to eat. There were many treasured moments which I hope you had too. As we close out the last few days of this break, I am looking ahead to the next week and even the rest of the month.  Here are some highlights: We have a field trip this week (Thursday)- Alice in Wonderland will actually feature two of our own students in the show. What a treat!  We will be headed out around 8:25 a.m. and arriving back at the school for lunch. We will also have practice this week for the Elementary Christmas Program. Here are some details for the program as it pertains to you:   Dec. 5th @ 7:00 at Sherwood Baptist Church Students need to be at the church by 6:...

We are learning the states and capitals right now!  There are lots of resources online to choose from.  Here are a few of my top picks: This song is one of my favorites for learning the states and capitals, click on the image (start at minute 3:23) START AT MINUTE 3:23 There are multiple quizlet sets too: Here is the one I added to our class that has a map that combines a visual picture too: 50 STATES AND CAPITALS PRACTICE ON QUIZLET The media coordinator, Mrs. Orr, has been checking out new games for the kids to try for states and capitals practice too: 1) http://www.abcya.com/capital_toss.htm 2) Penguin Hop:  http://www.abcya.com/us_states_and_capitals.htm 3) State Bingo: http://www.abcya.com/state_bingo.htm