FunBrain.com Website

FunBrain.com is an educational game website. Check out the video below to see what it has to offer!

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I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas Music

Here is a sample of the song we will be singing for our Holiday Sing-a-long!

http://www.switchpod.com/users/ljscils598f08/IWantAHippo.mp3

Or, listen right here!

Long Vowel Sounds

We have been learning the long vowel sounds in reading and they are very hard for the kids to learn. Below is a video of how I teach them about long vowel sounds with the "silent e." Watch the video to help you get a better understanding of how to help your kids when you are doing reading homework with them.


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You can also find this video at my blip.tv station. Just click on the following link: http://ljscils598f08.blip.tv/file/1447045/

How to Navigate the District's Homepage

Check out this video about how to navigate the Long Branch School District Homepage. It will identify such things as the district calendar, the athletic schedule, and Gregory School information. If you still have any questions, please let me know.

Click here to view the video

Long_Branch_Home_Page_Tutorial

Pictures of Class Activities

If you have any pictures that you have taken at different class functions, please feel free to forward them to me and I will add them to our class Flickr pictures.

Don't Forget to Send In...

Don't forget to look for a picture of your child. I will be using these to make your child's holiday presents. Please send it in by Tuesday at the latest. Thank You!

Check It Out!

Check out the class wiki that accompanies this blog. It shows how to use some of the tools on this page. It also has great websites that both you and your kids can use. There are links to the district website, reference resources and book recommendation. The wiki also has a class calendar with homework and important dates, along with a chat room for you to use.