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Hour(s) of Code!

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This is a post for the Student Blogging Challenge! Let's get coding! Hour of Code  is an annual event to promote Computer Science. According to their website:  The Hour of Code takes place each year during  Computer Science Education Week . The 2018 Computer Science Education Week will be December 3-7, but you can host an Hour of Code all year round. Computer Science Education Week is held annually in recognition of the birthday of computing pioneer  Admiral Grace Murray Hopper  (December 9, 1906).   We're starting Hour of Code and changing the name to Hours of Code! Thank you,  Hadi Partovi  for creating this project! Computer Science week  coincides with the birthdays of two computer science pioneers. A  pioneer  is a person who is one of the first to enter a field of study or explore a new area of thought.  1.  Ada Lovelace , born in England on December 10, 1815, is considered the world's first computer programmer. Phot...
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Celebrating Veterans Day!

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On November 11, America celebrates Veterans Day. It is the day we honor the men and women who have served in the armed forces. Veterans Day is a national holiday. This year, Veterans Day is observed on Monday, November 12.  ★       ★      ★       ★      ★       Photo by Mrs. Yollis Veterans : Men and women who have served in the  armed forces . Soldiers : Men and women who are  currently  serving in the armed forces. ★       ★      ★       ★      ★        Here is a link to a wonderful BrainPop  video about  America's Armed Forces . What did you learn about the  Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines,  and  Coast Guard? Here are some fabulous "Make a Map"  examples made in class! Kishor's Map Samantha's Map Katie's Map ★       ★     ...
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Family Blogging Month :: 2018

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Mrs. Yollis and her students  ♥  to share what they are  learning and experiencing.  In an effort to include more  family members  i n our  online community,   we are proclaiming:  November is Family Blogging Month! Each student made a list of their family members.  After looking through the  archive  of our class blog and our  Yollis 365 blog , students selected specific posts tailored to the interest of a particular relative. Selecting a good post for mom and dad, another for grandma. A dog post is a great one for siblings! We're inviting  everyone  to comment: moms, dads, brothers, sisters, grandmothers, grandfathers, uncles, aunts, and cousins.  We welcome friends, too! Students will be inviting their family and friends to participate in a conversation!  Maybe we'll get some 2-point  comments !  (We frequently evaluate the comments that our blog has received. In order to ear...
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What is Family Blogging Month?

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This is a post written by Linda Yollis sharing her idea called Family Blogging Month . It is cross-posted at The Edublogger. I hope this post inspires you to host your own Family Blogging Month!  I have been an elementary school teacher for 32 wonderful years. Building relationships, fostering a love of learning, and promoting reading and writing are the foundations of my classroom.  Mrs. Yollis Classroom Blog I started blogging in 2008 and quickly found it to be a fabulous way to meaningfully connect parents and other learning partners with our classroom. I use the classroom blog  to share what is happening in our room. Everyone enjoys seeing what we are learning, but it is the comment section that I really love.  The comment section is where the blog comes to life, where learning is extended, and relationships are built. Reading and writing in an authentic way with a real audience makes learning and connecting fun!  Why Host a Family Blogging Month?  In ...
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