Richards’ Daily News

4. Richards’ Daily News Edition #1 Toddlers playing in the snow I know they said it would never be so… but there is snow in Texas today! The children have come out to make their snowmen and throw snowballs before the sun comes out to claim its stake on the dry Texas soil. Most of Texas has been in a severe drought the last few years. A drought is when an area goes through a long period of little to no rain. Many people have resorted to ridding their lawn of grass and moving in rocks, cacti and other indigenous plant life. How Low Can You Go? Who has never stared at that long broom handle or random stick someone could find and wondered if you could make it under without touching. Limbo is a beloved children’s game played at many a birthday party, roller rink, and more! It tests your flexibility while at the same time giving everyone a good laugh! Have you played Limbo recently? How low could you go? Snow in Texas Family plays Limbo at Halloween Party Page A1 By: Heather Richards By: Heather Richards August 20, 2012 Sample

5. Edition #1 Students from Mrs. Richards’ class were busy working on posters from a popular children’s book titled Diary of a Worm. They were to show how fiction and nonfiction elements can be found in one piece of literature. Students had to show the fictional (made-up) elements of the book and then the nonfictional (true or real) elements of the book. They also had to draw a cover that represented the book and then write strategies and tips for fiction and nonfiction use in literature. One of the students, Clara, said, “It was pretty fun and I learned a lot about fiction and nonfiction. Who knew that you could find both in one book. Mrs. Richards is the coolest teacher I have ever had!” Students Create Diary of a Worm Posters Students worked hard on their Statue of Liberty What’s the Truth George projects this week but some of them were heard mumbling under their breath that they were glad I taught Reading and not art. Their statue may not win them any awards but their presentation showed they had learned a great deal about Lady Liberty and that is what is important. Have you sculpted today? A clay version of the Statue of Liberty I teach reading… not art. Page A1 By: Heather Richards By: Heather Richards August 20, 2012 If Worms Could Talk… Sample

6. Edition #1 Page A1 Hiking the Trails of Education By: Heather Richards Students were busy looking for animals burrows, recognizing animal tracks, and taking pictures of birds in trees. They were able to visit a local natural preserve which allows students to examine local flora and wild life. They were taken on a nature hike where they took pictures of what they could find on the trail. These pictures would later be printed and placed in the science hallway. They also did a drawing session where they chose local flora and drew in their drawing notebooks. It’s always a good time when you can mix education with hands-on activities. Students had a great time, ate lunch in the butterfly observatory, and went back to school with a ton of stories to tell. All in All… a good day! December 20, 2012 Sample