Make Us Laugh
Mrs. Turner and Mr. Tomizawa are always looking for a good laugh. In the Comment section of this post, tell us your favorite joke. We’ll read all of them and make a digital collection of our favorites!
Writing
How Deep is the Ocean?
This video takes you deep into the ocean, beyond the reach of natural light, beyond the depths any mammal has traveled. If Mt. Everest were submerged upside down into the deepest part of the ocean, its summit would reach 27,000… Continue Reading
Public Speaking Used to Be Scarier
I am always astonished at the ease with which Edgewood students rise to the challenge of public performances. Whether it’s the Edgewood Talent shows or 5th grade Capstone TED Talks and Ignite/Spark presentations, students today have the capacity to summon… Continue Reading
Do Your Students Care About Your Writing Assignments?
Now that’s an offensive question. It presumes that students might not. And that the teacher dictates what a child will write in the classroom. And when does that happen? Because in school students have plenty of opportunities to write freely…… Continue Reading