Any spring plans? I think every day in April and May at my school has something planned. I'm probably gonna be a zombie by the time summer break gets here. 🐲 I am excited about a couple of guests I have coming to my classroom in the next couple of weeks. One, is artist Steve Harpster. Mr. Harpster teaches kids how to draw using letters, numbers and shapes. I have several of his books in my classroom, and we watch his YouTube channel a lot. Want to learn more? Check out his website at Harptoons. As a class project, my students are creating his characters and putting them on a bulletin board as a welcome sign. I can't let the kids have all the fun though, right? Can you guess what letter is used to create this character?
Another guest I am happy about, is an organization called Sharks4Kids. This organization has paired me up with one of their amazing scientists and we have a Skype lesson scheduled for my third grade class. Next, they are going to take what they learned and create their own underwater watercolor painting. The students are excited about this but honestly, I think I am more excited! Haha The founder of this amazing group is also a children's book author and an equally amazing woman. I follow her on Twitter and if I didn't know any better, I would swear she was a mermaid from all the time she spends in the water. She swims with great white sharks, without the safety of a cage! I am a little envious to say the least. Want to invite this Fintastic group into your classroom? Swim on over to https://www.sharks4kids.com/ for more info.
Of course, GW is also going to make an appearance during this lesson. 😉
Into the Ocean
Fun time over. Time to get back to work. If anyone has a spare magic wand or an amazing beach house in the Bahamas they want to give me, you can find me on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+. 😁
Hahaha.....so, you want the Bahama beach house for a few days? No,prob.... I will check its schedule [winking here].
ReplyDeleteSeriously, you have way-cool author visits and cool crafts lined up this spring. Lucky stidents. I Never imagined such a fun group as sharks for kids. Way to go!
Just let me know when you find those dates, Cat! Haha
DeleteI've been busy getting everything ready but I'm sure something will go wrong, it always does! SO I guess that makes it right? Hahahaha
What wonderful learning and participation projects you have lined up for the students! Dedicated and innovative teachers like you make all the difference for children. Way to go, Lyndsey!
ReplyDeleteAww, thanks James. Sometimes I get it right. Once in a blue moon maybe. Hehehe
DeleteAwesome fun for your students Rebecca!
ReplyDeleteI'll check out Steve Harpster's website.
Tell GW, we said Hi! :)
Rosie
Hi Rebecca! I so wish my classes were like yours when I went to school! Awesome guest visitors and what a fun and enlightening space for kids of all ages. Hope you get more spring-ish weather soon- if it makes you feel better, even central Florida has had record lows this spring and were all ready for more sunshine in the sunshine state!
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