Goosebumps Webcast

We did the coolest thing today! We participated in a webcast today with the author of R.L. Stine. A webcast, for those of you who are technologically challenged, is similar to a live television show. It is broadcast over the internet. The webcast was hosted by Scholastic and there was a moderator that interviewed R.L. Stine, author of the Goosebumps books. Kids were also allowed to participate in polls before the webcast, and Mr. Stine used the poll answers to tell a ghost story to us. We had the BEST time! The kids were brainstorming and taking notes as he spoke. I'm so glad that we have the technology available on our campus to be able to participate. I hope it was a memorable and inspiring experience. Mr. Stine gave some tips about being a good writer. Ask your child and see what they remember!

Chicks

We have completed our egg to chick project. Our class was the proud parents to eight baby chicks! And when I say proud, I mean proud. They did such a good job of caring for the chicks. If you can spoil a chicken, then we did it. We cleaned their box, checked their food and water, and played with them. We did have several eggs that were fertilized, but did not hatch. We had a couple that tried to hatch and were not strong enough to survive. We made it through without any tears. Over all, I think it was a wonderful experience for everyone. However, it was time for the chicks to go. The kids were sad to see them go, but I can't say that I felt the same. They were begining to STINK!! I will post a couple of pictures of the chicks.

Pictures