Don't just participate in the Summer Reading Challenge this year. You should also educate yourself by trying out a few field trips with your family over the summer. Try these out:
San Jose:
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum
The Tech Museum
San Jose Museum of Art
Discovery Museum
SF Bay Area:
CA Academy of Science
Exploratorium
Oakland Zoo
SF Zoo
Aquarium of the Bay
Lawrence Hall of Science
Monday, June 27, 2016
Monday, June 13, 2016
Summer Reading Challenge 2nd Post -- Library Style
You can double up on the Summer Reading Challenge by participating in the library's program as well. They offer cool prizes, activities and drawings.
Check it out:
SJ Public Library Summer Reading Challenge
Try a few of their book suggestions.
Don't forget to check your status in my Summer Reading Challenge. Leave a comment on this post with your name, book title, and author so I can track your progress.
Sunday, June 5, 2016
Announcement: THE SUMMER READING CHALLENGE OF 2016 IS HERE!!!
Who? Anyone from our school who likes to read.
What? Read books over the summer and leave a comment telling me what you read. A participant will read at least 5 good chapter books this summer. A champion reader will read at least 10 books this summer. An elite reader will read 15 or more books.
When? The Summer Reading Challenge starts June 8 and ends on the first day of school.
Where? That's the beauty of it. You can participate from anywhere in the world! Just leave me a comment for each book you read.
How? As you complete chapter books this summer, leave a comment with the author and title of the book. I will update you on the official SUMMER READING CHALLENGE PAGE. You can track your progress and the progress of your friends too.
Why? Do you really need to ask this question? You should participate because reading is awesome! I will also be recognizing students who participate and read at least 5 books when we return in the fall with award certificates.
Book lists:
American Library Association
Goodreads
Education World 5th Grade
Education World 6th Grade
Imagination Soup 5th Grade
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Math Games and Practice
Check out these great math resources! Practice your skills constantly so you are ready for sixth grade. Follow the links to cool websites and games.Math Playground 5th
Math Playground 6th
Math-Play 5th
Fun Brain
Hooda Math
Internet4Classrooms
Mr. N
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