BYOT Day

 Last week we had the kids BYOT (bring your own technology) for a reading lesson. During this day of fun, the kids worked with a partner to use their device to attempt to locate different text features of reading. As part of their scavenger hunt, the kids had to take pictures of the listed items and record the picture numbers with the corresponding item. The hunt was on! The kiddos dove into the books trying to identify these "hidden" features. All in all, the students had a blast and really enjoyed learning reading outside of a textbook. Click the "Fourth Grade Happenings" tab to see more photos. 

Text feature scavenger hunt... look kids, a picture with a caption!

Oreo's New Friend

Oreo was very lucky to be able to spend his Christmas with Miss Keirsten! Little did Oreo know that there would be another bunny present :)

Norbert the Elf Strikes Again... Dun Dun Dun

Norbert has been at it again! At first he was a bad little elf, but over time he must have picked up on some of our class rules and learned how to be sweet. Apparently he isn't that great of a speller and sometimes spells his words backwards. We hoped that over time he might learn a few things from writing class :)

Day 2: Norbert was found sitting on top of the board with a note reading "pull" hanging from the old screen. When we pulled it down, we found a secret note written in Christmas colors. In addition to leaving a note, he also decided to TP the lights in the classroom!

Norbert looking so innocent.

Day 3: Norbert made himself comfy and read a few AR books.

Day 4: Norbert the Elf just wanted to "hang" with us.

Day 5: Norbert is keeping tabs on the time.

Day 6: Norbert took over Oreo's cage... maybe he was hoping to go home with someone over the break.

Day 7: Norbert set up a command center with different Santa tracking websites.