Still Elementary School recently had a speaker as part of their studies of the Holocaust. The students first watched a play, depicting the speakers life, and then had the opportunity to ask questions. Please listen and watch (yes, it's my...
I visited with Ms. Jenkins class again recently when they did a practice of a performance of a short play. It has a holiday theme, so it's just in time for the winter break! Download Jenkins_Winter_Performance.mp3 (4357.2K)
We go back and visit with Ms. Bower again for the final installment of the discussion of the book "The Kid Who Ran for President". Unfortunately, other job responsibilities kept me from visiting with her class as frequently as planned...
Apologies for the length of time between posts! Two more podcasts have been recorded at Dowell since the last post. I will have the next one posted as soon as possible! This podcast is another visit with Ms. Jenkins for...
We visit with Ms. Bower again! In this podcast, rather than recording Ms. Bower reading, we listen as the students discuss the book with her. They also catch us up on what we've missed since our last visit. Please listen...
Ms. Bower's class began a book called "The Kid Who Ran for President." She and the students read the prologue and chapter 1 of the book today. They stopped at several points and discussed the book. Please listen to the...
I visit with Ms. Jenkins class at Dowell Elementary for a bit of reader's theater featuring Johnny Appleseed. Please enjoy the voices of the children! Download RT_Jenkins_JAppleseed.mp3 (8675.1K)
Some first graders from Dowell Elementary got to visit a pumpkin patch and a working farm near Rockmart, Georgia. Carlton Farms hosted the students and showed them what happens on a real farm. Please listen to the fun in our...
The Dowell PTA sponsored a special event called Curl Up and Read! Students wore comfortable clothing to school and brought a blanket or towel to school that day, along with a good book. Special times were set aside during the...
Our first project will be an exchange of podcasts. I feel it's important to get to know each other a bit. The school for this project is Dowell Elementary School. Dowell has about 984 students that mostly come from less...
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