NOUNS Scavenger Hunt Slideshow Project

Parents, we have been learning that Nouns can be people, places, or things.  To review this concept, I thought it would be fun to let you take them on a Nouns Scavenger Hunt.  You can go out into the world and look for evidence (which is my favorite way of doing this!), then let your child use a Smartphone or tablet to capture their nouns with a picture (like Pokemon Go!, but with NOUNS).  Another idea for the busy families would be to take a virtual Scavenger Hunt where you look for examples of nouns in the images found online.

Simply link the images you wish to use to the slides provided, then label each slide with the name of the noun you have found (you may edit the sentence if needed so that it doesn't sound weird).  You don't need to send the finish product back to me, I will see them as you go since I created the original slideshow projects.

If the tech angle is too difficult or undesirable for your family, simply print out the slides and let your child glue examples onto them and put it together like a book to bring in and share.  It's really up to you how you want to complete the Nouns Scavenger Hunt.  Have Fun.  Be Creative.  Ask your child lots of questions to make sure they understand what are nouns and why they have chosen the specific examples they picked.  I can't wait to see what all of you produce!!

To join in the fun, I created this sample to share with all of you as a guide to get you started.
Happy Hunting!!

Mr. Linnet's Nouns Scavenger Hunt Sample

Action Song (interactive version) | The Singing Walrus

Here is a fun song that works on verbs.  "I'm so Happy!!"

What are the Rules at Your House?

We are learning a lot about rules in school.  This next week in your homework, we want to know what are the rules at your house?  Have mom or dad take a video of you sharing the rules that you have at your house.  Then have them email the video to your teacher.  Who knows, maybe it will even get shared on the Class Blog like this example I found online.  Remember, Rules are Important.  They make it fair for everyone.  Are your rules in line with our school rules: Safe, Respectful, Responsible??

September 11: Explanation and Heroes (for kids)

I am excited to try out this fun reading program with our class.  We are in the process of buying class licenses to use this program on our iPads in the classroom, but I have already created our student accounts if you would like to try it out at home with your child for Homework.

It is supposed to be completely free online (meaning on a computer).

It costs about $5 for the app if you use a device.

I would recommend NOT buying the app unless you try it out on a computer first and absolutely LOVE IT.  We will get to use it in the classroom weekly, so you won't need to buy it.

Look for the Parent Letter and Student Login card in next week's homework, and then check it out.  Please email or message me back to let me know if your child likes this program.

Teach Your Monster to Read Class Login Page

-Mr. Linnet

Reading Skill: VISUALIZE

Visualize to make reading come to life!!

Check out this cool video about how readers "visualize" to make a story come alive.
Imagination is key.  Next time you read together at home, try to visualize what is happening in the story.

Secret Agent Spies Look for Shapes

Secret Agent Spy Video

Use the link provided to let your child be a Secret Agent Spy and find some shapes around the house.
Happy Hunting!!