Explorer Trading Cards

Wanted to catch your attention with the final product first.  Cute, huh? Each year, we struggle with the “Informational Text” and “Research” Standards.  It’s hard to teach little fourth graders about research.  It takes baby steps. I have my students research explorers each year because this cross-curricular activity covers many standards all at once! After…

Currently January

First off…sorry about the two blogs in one day.  But, since I’m home sick, what the heck.  Right? Farley (who is absolutely amazing~I want to be her when I grow up…wait, I’m older than  her. Poo) over at Oh’ Boy 4th Grade is hosting January’s Currently Linky Party.  So fun.   She’s also having a giveaway…