Were these 4th graders completely locked in on their writing? Yes, they were! Congrats to our Battle Royale winner for best descriptive opening! #WeareRACERS #goinggifted #UnlockPotential RCE_HCS Short Answer

Did a Battle Royale quick write for a descriptive sentence with 1st & 2nd graders. My most reluctant writer (who placed 2nd) said, "Can we do another one?" Success! #goinggifted #WeareRACERS #UnlockPotential RCE_HCS Short Answer

#CivilWar stations to give away little background before our American Battlefield Trust traveling trunk arrives next week. RCE_HCS #goinggifted #WeareRACERS #UnlockPotential

Surgeon's Tent is always a hit in #CivilWar stations! #handsonhistory #doinghistory #goinggifted #WeareRACERS #UnlockPotential RCE_HCS Social Studies Professional Learning Specialists

Sitting by the campfire, eating "hardtack," & singing a song during #CivilWar stations. RCE_HCS Social Studies Professional Learning Specialists #goinggifted #WeareRACERS #UnlockPotential

Reading letters from the Postal Wagon. #CivilWar stations #goinggifted #WeareRACERS #UnlockPotential RCE_HCS Social Studies Professional Learning Specialists

3rd graders had a memorable day exploring the #CivilWar traveling trunk from American Battlefield Trust! #WeareRACERS #goinggifted #UnlockPotential RCE_HCS Social Studies Professional Learning Specialists

Their favorite part of the #CivilWar traveling trunk from American Battlefield Trust! #WeareRACERS #goinggifted #UnlockPotential RCE_HCS Social Studies Professional Learning Specialists

Total engagement & hands on! Making memories and getting kids interested in history with the #CivilWar traveling trunk from American Battlefield Trust! #WeareRACERS #goinggifted #UnlockPotential RCE_HCS Social Studies Professional Learning Specialists

5th grade's turn with the #CivilWar traveling trunk from American Battlefield Trust. #goinggifted #WeareRACERS #UnlockPotential RCE_HCS Social Studies Professional Learning Specialists

They're never this quiet! 😂 That's what I call focus! Typing their descriptive paragraphs for pen pal feedback on Short Answer. #goinggifted #WeareRACERS #UnlockPotential RCE_HCS

Even 1st & 2nd enjoyed exploring the #CivilWar traveling trunk from American Battlefield Trust. #goinggifted #WeareRACERS #UnlockPotential RCE_HCS Social Studies Professional Learning Specialists

3rd graders trying out Pen Pals on Short Answer. Their verdict, thumbs up! 👍🏻 RCE_HCS #goinggifted #WeareRACERS #UnlockPotential

This guy is a hero to Kimberleigh Taylor and me! After our rooms being miserably hot, he found the issue and fixed it! Thank you for creating comfortable learning environments RCE_HCS! #WeAreRacers

Spooky stories with Short Answer and @EduProtocols = a winning combination! Students LOVE writing! #goinggifted #WeareRACERS #UnlockPotential RCE_HCS

Attempted Iron Chef @EduProtocols today. It was a mess! 😂 At least, they were engaged. We will persevere and conquer! #WeareRACERS #goinggifted #UnlockPotential RCE_HCS

2nd grade had fun writing a spooky story today! #goinggifted #WeareRACERS #UnlockPotential RCE_HCS @EduProtocols Short Answer

When you're writing more spooky stories and realize you can't do Pen Pals because your Short Answer premium trial ended. 😕😢😭 #goinggifted #WeareRACERS #UnlockPotential RCE_HCS

3rd graders have hired musicians and are forming their (imaginary) rock bands! #goinggifted #WeareRACERS #UnlockPotential RCE_HCS

Things got a little spooky last night RCE_HCS! #WeareRACERS #UnlockPotential