Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Prevent the Summer Slump

Our class had a discussion today about how to stay sharp and smart over the summer Here are some suggestions on fun ways to prevent the summer slump.

Some recommended apps are:
  1. Times Attack
  2. Penguin Jump
  3. Tug of War
  4. Go Easel
  5. Sketch Kid
  6. Tony's Tire Shop
  7. Space Racers
  8. Pop Words
  9. Grand Prix
  10. Marvel Unlimited
Some other pointers from your classmates are:
  • Make sure to play outside or go to the pool; don't just be lazy in front of the T.V.
  • Do some school work but then go back to playing.
  • Work on math flash cards.
  • Read with an e-reader to make it more fun.
  • Use the S.T.A.R. resource off of the Shatekon Homepage.
  • Go to the library at least once a week.
  • Challenge yourself to read texts that are appropriate and not too easy.
  • Always have a good supply of texts.
  • When it rains ask yourself "How can I make the best use of this time?"
  • Make a game to go with your studies.
  • Do science experiments when your friends are still sleeping OR get one ready to do together.
  • Stretch or exercise and practice skip counting like during our SPRINTS.
  • Re-use old SPRINTS and time yourself for another minute.
  • During long car rides read to yourself or someone.

Prevent the Summer Slump

We made the news!

The Community News ran a wonderful article about our Animal in Me poetry slam.  They included some nice pictures and a fun video.  Check it out! 

http://www.cnweekly.com/articles/2013/06/08/news/doc51b0b5c2080aa000221946.txt