Lots of great games

Hello,


Since we are learning about life during colonial times, I challenged the class to come up with games that they could have played back them.  We had some pretty inventive answers.  We played a couple today and will do a couple more from time to time during the next few weeks.


Speaking of challenges, I am offering bonus pay to any student who can demonstrate any of the following:


$13 - name the original thirteen colonies
$100 - correctly put the fifty states on a map
$200 - correctly put the fifty state capitals on a map
$300 - correctly name the US presidents in order
$50 - correctly recite the preamble of the Constitution


Some of these are old challenges, but repetition will help seal the knowledge.  Is your child working harder for more pay?  (and knowledge)


We did a little sequencing this afternoon.  Most of the class read one on one with me.  I'll get the rest tomorrow.  One boy read so well and so fluently, I teared up a bit.  I'm not sure if he noticed.  I told him that his improvement makes me so happy, and it is all because of him.  His hard work.  His putting in the time at home.  His new found love of reading.  It is all making a huge difference.  It will open many doors.  I couldn't be prouder. 


Thank you for reading.


Mr. Shea