My first linky party! Yeah!

I am trying my first linky party so this is a bit exciting! Here are five things from my past week.....

We just can't get rid of this snowy weather. Besides having Monday off for President's Day, we also got a snow day on Tuesday. Although I love being home with my own kids and sledding, I feel like I am in speed mode in the classroom when I return!

When we return from the weekend, I always have the kids journal about their adventures at home. It is always so much fun to hear about their personal stories. PLUS, I love to see their writing develop as we get more in depth with our writing skills.

I also wanted to focus on the Presidents this week in honor of the holiday. I made a Patriotic and Presidency pack that we utilized in learning about Washington, Lincoln, and American symbols.  The kids really seemed to enjoy the activities in the factual stories and lifestyles from long ago.  I created write the room activities, KWL charts, rebus readers, writing exercises and some fun games. I love my little friend that wrote "I would change rules. Tell people no more taxes. I would be a good president." You can find it in my TpT store.

We have been very busy in our reading program as we learn about the weather. Very appropriate at this point with all of the varieties we get in Ohio. On Tuesday, we had a foot of snow. Today it will hit fifty degrees. The kiddos have really been working hard with text evidence when reading. After reading our leveled readers in small groups, the kids break up and read with other friends from different levels, we then regroup and they answer questions based on their own book. I ask for an illustration along with their writing.

I will say that the kids are enjoying all of the indoor recess days as they are allowed to get out their rubber band looms.  I can't believe the sensation these things have become this year!

Have a great weekend!