Feed the hungry while you learn.

Free Rice

Practice skills from a wide variety of subjects such as math or vocabulary and feed the hungry at the same time! For every correct answer you get, 10 grains of rice are added to the bowl. It adds up fast and all the rice you collect is donated to help feed the hungry. It's a win-win! Just click on the title in green above and have fun getting smart while doing good for others.

What's New in the News?

Enjoy learning about really cool topics and current events with the following:
Dogonews
Highlights for Kids

Scholastic Online!

Tap into fascinating books and videos

Our school now has a one year subscription to TrueFlix. This is an online version of the Scholastic New True Books.  Click on the link above and have fun exploring!  Many of the books, videos, and activities are directly related to what are learning in science and social studies.  Have fun!!!
Username = scsdtrueflix Password = trueflix

Our class is signed up with Scholastic for easy online book ordering. To set up your online account, click on this link Scholastic Ordering and use this key: J6YRJOnce you have done this, please send me an email at dwachnicki@ci.stamford.ct.us so I can finalize the order. Please do not send forms, money, or checks to school. 

Vocabulary and Spelling Practice

Play fun games to reinforce spelling and vocabulary

Writing is Fun!

You have been eagerly adding to your writer's notebooks by collecting seed ideas to turn into "showing" stories that are filled with interesting adjectives. For fun, try making your own comic, get advice from a favorite children's author, and practice grammar skills. Just click on the links below and let your imagination go wild!

• Make Your Own Comic
• Judy Blume
• Practice Grammar Skills
• More Grammar

Practice Your Reading Skills in a Really Fun Way!

Reading Is Fun!

Please visit this wonderful website to practice the strategies we have been using during reader's workshop. Click on the title above to begin your adventure. Then drag the flashlight into the book and watch what happens!

Improve Your Keyboarding Skills

You can practice your typing skills at this fun website. Click on the title above and let your fingers do the talking.