This week we are reading about "Another Kind of Water Safety". Here is a video about the importance of water to our bodies.

Having trouble understanding prime and composite numbers? This Study Jam will help you out! Just click on the link.

http://studyjams.scholastic.com

Yesterday, I introduced you to a new mind mapping tool. Try it out for yourself!

www.popplet.com

Typing is an important skill to have in today's world. Here is a website to help get you typing like a pro!

http://www.dancemattypingguide.com

In Social Studies we are beginning to learn about map skills. Try out this globe quest to get to know a few of the almost 200 countries in the world. You'll visit some wonders of the world as well. There are a number of challenges on the way, so be sure and stay focused!

http://www.tvokids.com/games/worldwondersglobequest

Vincent van Gogh was born in the Netherlands in 1853. He enjoyed drawing from the time he was a young boy. Vincent painted hundreds of pictures during this time, sometimes painting masterpieces in a single day. Here is a picture of his famous 'Sunflowers'.

We are learning about the diversity of life in Science class. Visit these StudyJams links to check out some information about plant and animal adaptations.

Animal Adaptations

Plant Adaptations

Hey guys! Found another site from Canada that you might find useful over the summer. Lots of great math explanations that you can review, some cool sports and science videos, and some English games to keep your skills sharp over the summer! There is even a link to a section for ages 2-5 if you want to practice and play with your little brothers or sisters!

http://www.tvokids.com

Hope you are enjoying your early holidays...I found this great website that can answer many of your science questions! There are also some games, experiments and simulations you can try out. For everything Science related visit:

https://www.wonderville.ca/

In case you missed it... Ever imagine you were a cyclops? Create this blinking eye origami and wait no more!

http://krokotak.com/2013/03/do-i-look-like-a-cyclope-blinking-origami-eye/

Forgot your Storybird password? (Send me an email and I will send you your passwords). Or,  just want to experience something new? Try out this new story maker!

https://www.mystorybook.com

Here is a new website I found with articles, stories, and games to help you improve your reading skills. If you are struggling with your reading or just want to practice, there are lots of read and listen to stories and poems. There are also articles to read and science experiments to try. Be sure to check out the link to Puzzlemania as well!

https://www.highlightskids.com

There are an endless number of obstacles to exploring space. Lack of oxygen, radiation, meteoroids and more. This is a video that explains what happens if you enter space without a space suit. Take a peek!

Hey Doodlebugs! Check out some of these zentangles!

Buoyancy is the ability to float. If you want to explore underwater you need to sink and resurface. How does the Cartesian Diver work? Check out this video!