Spring Break is Coming to a Close

Hope everyone had a wonderful Spring Break. This is Rex and we were at the Pacific Ocean near Yachats. Let us know how your break turned out...

Peace and Light,

Mark

Blender Spring Break Around the World

The Blenders are off to the four corners of the Earth during our Springbreak, March 23 until April 3. From information from the children, it looks like we will be traveling to at least 6 US states, Oregon, California, Arizona, Washington, Montana, Hawaii. Several families are traveling in Asia- to China and Japan- and another is in Germany! Others will be staying right here in the Rogue Valley. Please let us know about your travels, fun and adventures.

Peace and Light,

Mark

Spokane Day 2

Good Morning Everyone!

Thanks for your responses yesterday. I am glad Avi likes Deviled Eggs! I like raw oysters!

What is going on today in Ashland? What is the weather like? How is everyone feeling about their science fair project?

I am in a fun workshop this morning and then I am giving my workshop at lunch.

Have a great day and I will post my morning videocast in a few and maybe Jeff will share it with the group?

Thanks Jeff!

Peace and Light,

Mark

Mark in Spokane, March 7, 2007

Greetings from Spokane, Washington,

I arrived yesterday and all is well. I have a quick videocast and I hope you can respond and let me know what you are doing. Give me an idea about how things are in class.

Peace and Light,

Mark

Mark's Videocast

Chris Van Allsburg- Probuditi!

We have read so many wonderful stories by Chris Van Allsburg and enjoyed so many of them. I would like you to respond to our reading of the newly published Probuditi!

"For his birthday, Calvin's mother gives him two tickets to see Lomax the Magnificent, magician and hypnotist extraordinaire, along with the very strong hint that he should bring little sister Trudy. But it is Calvin's birthday, so he invites his friend Rodney instead. They are amazed by what they see, and when Mom later goes out, leaving Calvin in charge of Trudy, the boys decide to finally include her in the fun — by making her the first subject of their homemade hypnotizing machine."

On the blog, working with a partner, you are to write a Begiining Middle and End- Summary. This should be at least 3 paragraphs. In addition, you and your partner should compare this story to at least one other book by the author, including specifics and an opinion of this compared to the other. Here is a place to find more information about the book and Chris Van Allsburg...click hereEnjoy... and you will be using this as your draft for each of you.

Enjoy,

Mark