Tuesday, September 29, 2009

3rd Grade Expert Assignment

September 14 -18

3rd Grade students used KidPix (Download KidPix) to write & illustrate what they are an expert at/on. We also discussed & practiced sending our documents to the correct printer.

2nd Grade Emergency Books

September 21-25,


2nd Grade students used the Kid Works program to create & print an "Emeregncy Book". Students typed their name, address, & phone number. We worked on memorizing our addresses & phone numbers in case of an emergency.

Below is the "My Address" song we used to help us learn the correct format to type our addrerss:

<a href="http://listenandlearn.bandcamp.com/track/my-address">My Address by Listen &amp; Learn Music</a>

Monday, September 28, 2009

3rd Grade Friendly Letters

Septermber 21 - September 25

3rd Grade students learned the correct format for a friendly letter. They used Microsoft Word to create their freindly letters. The letters were addressed to a family member and the students typed about their activites here at Hutchings.

Two great Friendly Letter websites:

4th Grade Interviews

September 21 - October 9

4th Grade students practiced their interviewing skills by planning out questions designed to get to know another student in thier class. Students asked questions, entered text in Microsoft Word, formated their project, & inserted a digital picture of their interview partner.