Among other things happening in the Beluga classroom this week, we have been exploring interesting adjectives. Autumn naturally lends itself to adjectives because there are so many things about it which appeal to our senses –the sight of the brilliant colors of...
By Peter Johnson, Middle School Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher As we all know, play is an important part of being a child, as well as a great way to learn many fundamental life skills. Although most of our associations with play may be dominated by images of...
Middle School has a wonderful block of time every Friday for a few hours and we’ve already done a variety of worthwhile activities. We call it “Fun Friday,” and the possibilities are endless (within our time block of course). In the first few weeks...
How Have PNA Third Graders Become Animal Experts? They are Nonfiction Writers As nonfiction writers, students must use and evaluate sources to create credible and accurate texts. The students’ first attempt at using these 21st Century Skills this year is through...
I love fall. I love the colors, the smells, being able to still camp, and being colder but not too cold to have to pull out the heavy coat. Instead of shoveling snow, it is sweeping and raking leaves, rituals that mark time. I also love to teach with the seasons,...
Pacific Northern Academy is seeking a Teaching Assistant for the preschool, early kindergarten, and kindergarten classes. Assistant Teachers provide enrichment, supervision, and care to students during the school day. Duties will include: Implementing developmentally...
