Tag Archives: Kindness

5th Graders Skype with Laura Schroff

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Carmen Richardson

Mrs. Ah Hee is an amazing fifth grade teacher at our school.  My entire blog could be post after post describing the wonderful things that she is doing every day with her students. Today was a very special day!  The … Continue reading →

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Our Read Aloud Skype Session

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Carmen Richardson

Mrs. Derr’s Kindergarten class had a wonderful experience a few weeks ago in technology class, and it was all thanks to the awesome people at Skype in the Classroom. Dr. Jennifer Aaker read Alex and the Amazing Lemonade Stand to … Continue reading →

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I Wonder…..#2

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Carmen Richardson

Have you ever been in the snow? Growing up in Hawaii I can count the number of times I have seen snow in real life! Iʻve only been in the snow twice on the mainland. But there were a few … Continue reading →

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It’s a Mystery Skype with our……….Kindergartners!

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Carmen Richardson

Our youngest students took part in “mystery” Skypes this past week. Each student in Mrs. Nihipali and Mrs. Litrell’s classes drew a picture of something special about our home and culture that they shared with fellow kindergarteners via Skype. Then, … Continue reading →

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Third Graders Continue Skype Adventures with PA and SD!

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Carmen Richardson

Our lucky third graders continued their exploration of other places during Skype sessions this week with students in Pennsylvania and South Dakota. We loved sharing with them and we learned so much as well. From our friends at Evergreen Elementary … Continue reading →

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A GREAT Day!

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Carmen Richardson

I have moments as a teacher when I think “this is the way it should be!” The students are engaged, excited, and working collaboratively on something meaningful. In those moments I truly realize the power of teaching. Today I had … Continue reading →

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A Video Gift for our Kindergarteners

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Carmen Richardson

Last week Mrs. Littrell came up to me and said, “Mrs. Stack, I have a great idea! Will you help?” And I said, “Of course!” So, Mrs. Littrell, Mrs. Nihipali, Kumu Kanani, and I got together and created something extra … Continue reading →

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Third Graders Continue Collaboration with Students in Wales

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Carmen Richardson

Ms. Everett’s third graders continued their collaboration with a class in Wales on Thursday by viewing a video they created for us.  We got to hear and see the children from Wales as they talked about the different things they … Continue reading →

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First Graders Share with Friends in Baltimore via Skype

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Carmen Richardson

Mrs. Moore’s first graders Skyped with some new friends in Baltimore this week.  Each of the students shared one of their favorite things about living in their home state.  We loved meeting the students in Baltimore, hearing about their lives, … Continue reading →

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You Matter!

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Carmen Richardson

I hope that everyone has been having a wonderful Fall break!  What have I been doing? Well……my to do list was quite long and I will admit that I have not gotten everything done.  However, I did make time to … Continue reading →

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