SNOW!

Maybe you are wondering why doesn't it snow more often in Bastrop, Texas? What causes it to snow?

You can make your own snowflake.... http://snowflakes.barkleyus.com/

Welcome Back!

I am glad to see everyone again after the long break. Was is long enough for you to do everything you wanted to do? I know I could've used another day or two to get my Christmas decorating done. I know not everyone is getting ready for Christmas, some celebrate the holiday of Hannukah instead at this time of the year. If you are doing that instead, I was wondering if you could share a little bit about that holiday with me by leaving a comment.

I have created a new blog for the 4th grade students to use with grade level specific studies. I have attached a link to it.

Please add a comment to this blog or any of my previous ones. I wonder, "Does anyone read this?"

Thanksgiving

Why do we celebrate
Thanksgiving? What are some other holidays that are
similiar to Thanksgiving? What will you do for Thanksgiving this year?

Astronomy Night

Friday the 13th, the Lady Bird Johnson Nature Center in Austin will host an astronomy night from 6-9 p.m.

Veterans Day

Do you want to know about Veterans Day? Click on the link of the week labeled "Veterans Day". There is a really cool kids' area you can check out!

skype

Our skype lesson with a second grade class in Westbury, NY was amazing! The second graders made some really great riddles and pictures to go along with them.

When you are at an elementary school you are always ready to expect the unexpected. Something unexpected happened during our lesson. The other school had an unannounced fire drill and we were quickly staring at an empty classroom. It wasn't long though before the other students were back in their room, and we were able to finish our lesson.