Our third graders were so proud of being able to build these simple machine models from @LakeshoreLM! The directions were easy to follow and the lessons encouraged a lot of collaboration. ❤️❤️❤️ this experience for our students! @speslions @sarapmendez1 @NicStanleySPES @cwhinsch

Sometimes, when the going gets tough, you have to learn how to persevere. This little scarecrow, cute as it may be, really tested our determination today. These PreK friends kept going and made their scarecrows stand up without any help! @speslions @sarapmendez1 @NicStanleySPES

Everything is more fun to learn when you do it with a black light! These 2nd graders loved reviewing suffixes. (Bonus if your whole shirt lights up!) @speslions @NicStanleySPES @sarmendez

We are so grateful for the support from our SPES community at our fall Book Fair! 😘 We are able to add 33 new books to our library AND get 2 new bookshelves that will highlight kids’ favorites. An SPES record of 53 books were added to our classroom libraries! 📚❤️📚 @speslions

Our K friends were investigating shadows in the library today. How does a person’s shadow look when the sun is overhead, halfway down, and getting ready to disappear? We were amazed at our observations! @speslions @sarapmendez1 @NicStanleySPES

Share the fair is a giving program that supports students at Shelton Park who need help buying books. Learn how to contribute at https://t.co/U7sFeSuO1h. No one should leave the book fair empty-handed! @speslions @sarapmendez1 @NicStanleySPES

Who knew that encouraging kids to check out MORE books would be such a motivating prize?!? 🤷🏻‍♀️ @speslions @sarapmendez1 @NicStanleySPES

When you’re a very competitive player, it’s hard when you don’t come out on top! Today, we were learning about making inferences AND sportsmanship! @speslions @sarapmendez1 @NicStanleySPES

Benny’s Pennies by @realpatbrisson was a great literature connection for these kids before they played the Five Pennies game! @speslions @sarapmendez1 @NicStanleySPES

Second grade students are learning to make inferences by guessing pictures related to phases of matter using ‘clues’ given by their friends. The game has led to great discussions about how some ‘clues’ are more helpful than others! @speslions @sarapmendez1 @NicStanleySPES

Our coding mice are getting a workout this week! K students are learning how to code by reviewing ‘tricky’ letter sounds! @speslions @sarapmendez1 @NicStanleySPES

First grade friends are practicing their coding skills while reviewing map symbols! @speslions @sarapmendez1 @NicStanleySPES

The great ice challenge was happening in the SPES library today as 2nd graders reviewed phases of matter. Which one melts ice faster: sand, salt, sugar, or water? This activity encourage lots of critical thinking! @speslions @sarapmendez1 @NicStanleySPES

Will the CUP hold you UP? After a great discussion about possible/impossible and the importance of a growth mindset, these brave SPES students tried the seemingly impossible…they stood on paper cups! @speslions @sarapmendez1 @NicStanleySPES

Hi teachers & friends! To celebrate the upcoming release of my 25th book, I am giving away 2500 copies of I Survived the Dust Bowl over the next 10 days. Today: 10 class sets of 25. To enter, like this post & retweet. Winners announced tomorrow am. ❤️

Our PreK kids are learning their colors. Take a peek at these colorful chameleons! @speslions @sarapmendez1 @NicStanleySPES

Our K students at Shelton Park are getting good at retelling! @speslions @sarapmendez1 @NicStanleySPES @JennClementsVB @LauraNumeroff

PreK students were following directions to make these cutie little porcupines @speslions @sarapmendez1 @NicStanleySPES @JennClementsVB

Nothing better than seeing kids excited about reading! Look at their sweet smiles! Today was the 1st of many days in our Reading Hammocks @ Shelton Park ES! HUGE thanks to Noresco & School Landscaping/VB Parks & Rec for helping us bring this idea to life! @vbschools @vbedfound

Congratulations @SheltonParkES! So proud to be part of such an amazing school community!