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  • Let’s learn about pirates

    Arghh!! Hello! Today we are going to learn about pirates. If you were on a ship full of treasure in the early days, you might be a pirate. A pirate was a raider, a thief, and a stealer. These people carried weapons and used force to get what they wanted – treasure. (Pirates can be…

  • Learn about the deep sea

    Hello! Happy summer! I am now 6 years old and going into first grade – hooray! As I was saying, let’s learn about the deep sea! The deep sea has many unknown creatures. It is the part of the ocean where sunlight cannot reach. The deepest known point of the ocean is 11 kilometers deep.…

  • Learn about Veterans Park

    Hello! Have you visited Veterans Park? This park is in Sandy Springs, GA. It is dedicated to our veterans! There are two sculptures. One looks like a giant torch. There is a beautiful fountain and the fountain is loud. I wish it were a bit quieter. There is a monument for each branch of the…

  • Happy Valentine’s Day from LearnwithHal!

    Wishing you a Happy Valentine’s Day! I hope your day was filled with joy and chocolate, maybe some flowers. I had a big day filled with love. My classmates and I exchanged cards. That was sweet. Then we had party at school with games, crafts, and snacks! Happy Valentine’s Day!! PS Happy happy birthday to…

  • book review: My Father’s Dragon

    Hi! Today we are going to review the book My Father’s Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett. I am so excited I can barely talk! Let’s begin. This book is about a young boy named Elmer Elevator who runs into tigers, lions, gorillas, and alligators before he finds a dragon. He also has to avoid scary…

  • Learn about Legos

    Hello! Today let’s learn about something very special to me – Legos! Legos are little toy bricks made out of plastic. You build things with them such as minions, city creations, trucks, cars, space ships, and other fun things. Legos were created in the 1930s. Wow! Some of my favorites builds were: Winnie the Pooh’s…

  • Learn about snow days

    Hello! Let’s learn about snow days. A snow day is when school is cancelled due to unsafe roads. School buses and families cannot take children to school safely. There may be snow and ice on the streets. Some states get snow all winter, others rarely see it. Snow days bring joy to children and teachers!…

  • Learn about Canada

    Canada is a country in North America directly above the United States. We call Canada our neighbors to the north. Some interesting facts about Canada: Canada looks like a beautiful country. I hope to visit one day. Love, Hal #learnwithHal

  • Learn about Lewis & Clark

    Over two hundred years ago the United States was only from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River. This was just a little land. President Thomas Jefferson bought land from the country of France. It doubled the size of the country! President Jefferson didn’t know what he had bought so he sent Lewis & Clark…

  • Learn about toy drives

    Hi! One way to show love this holiday season is to donate toys to children who don’t have many toys. My kindergarten class is collecting toys this week for the Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter. I picked out a doll and a Hot Wheels track. Sharing these toys shows kindness. People feel happy and full of…