The Rain Forest, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

We are learning about the Rain Forest in Social Studies as we study South America. There are 3 layers of the rain forest the understory, canopy and the emergent. If you could be any animal in the rain forest what animal would you be and why? Where in the rain forest does your animal live-which layer? Please describe your animal's habitat,diet and predators.

Martin Luther King Jr.

The third Monday in January is a National Holiday to Honor Dr.Martin Luther King Jr.- a Civil Rights Activist. What will you and your family do to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.? Has Dr. King inspired you in any way to do things differently? Enjoy the Holiday and please do something to make Dr.King proud.

Where In the World Are You?

We hope that you are safe and having fun where ever you are in the world. We would love to hear about your travels and adventures. Please tell us where in the world you are traveling. Please share with us what you are doing, and include a few photos! Thank you for visiting our blog. Please remember to follow blogging etiquette. If you have photos to share please email them to tammyb@thechildrensschool.com.

Winter Holidays

The Winter Holidays are upon us. Please share with us how you and your family celebrate! What are some of your fondest memories of the Winter Holidays?

Atlanta's 59th Mayor!

Atlanta has elected Kasim Reed as the 59th Mayor of Atlanta. Senator Reed will begin his new job January 4,2010. If you were the new Mayor which city task would you take on first? Why do you think that task is so important?

The Second Grade Blog

What is your favorite part of the blog? Do you enjoy blogging? Is there a topic that we have not blogged about that you would like to blog about? Have a great weekend! We look forward to reading your comments!

The Pumpkin Patch

We had so much fun at the Pumpkin Festival at Stone Mountain! Check us out.