Skype with Mrs. P

 If you can tell a story- you can write a story!

Mrs. P's Storytime

On Wednesday, Sept. 17th, the three 3rd grade classes met in the Discovery Center to participate in a Skype call with Mrs. P (aka television's Kathy Kinney) from California.  Mrs. P hosts a free website at MrsP.com, and she loves to share her passion for reading and writing with young people.   Students enjoyed hearing about her inspirations for writing, listening to her tell tales, and also being introduced to her annual "Be a Famous Writer" contest.  Students had a chance to ask her questions about reading and writing.  Thanks Mrs. P for visiting our classes!

 

Our class has been busy developing their passion for writing, and their writing stamina this fall.  It has been fun to watch their excitement over getting their thoughts down on paper.  We have discussed many ways to get ideas for stories.  We are finding that the best stories come from our own lives and experiences.  We also are finding that good writing takes work and lots and lots of practice.   Writers go through stages to make their stories the best that they can be.  Be sure to encourage your young writer and ask them to share what they are writing about at home.