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Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Making A Story...Jumper

We are working on word choice in class for writing.  The students listened to a book called "Once There Was A Bull...Frog".  This is a fun story that uses compound words to create pictures and unexpected excitement.  The students are writing their own version now.  Later this week we will type the stories.  We will be using a website called StoryJumper.  Your student can share their work at home with you.   Here's how to find it: (after the end of this week)

In your browser, go to http://www.storyjumper.com/home

Enter your child's Class ID: 610-7997

Enter your child's Classroom Screen Name: there classroom number

Enter this special password: (check your email)

Follow the instructions to create both a parent account, and a personal account for your child.

Storyjumper is safe and simple online tool that let's you and your kids create fun, illustrated stories. You can share stories with friends and family, find stories written by others, and even print books. When the story is complete, you can order copies of your child's stories as beautiful hardbound books as gifts for familty and friends!