Happy #NationalReadABookDay! 📚 Dive into a new adventure today, Slaughter Wolves! 🐺 Let’s celebrate the joy of reading together! Slaughter Elementary Slaughter Elem LC #wearemckinney #teammckinney #itsaslaughterthing #mymisdreads #misdreads

My 4th graders had a blast reviewing text structure with Kahoot! today! 🎉 It’s amazing how a little friendly competition brings out the best in them! 💡📚 #itsaslaughterthing Slaughter Elementary #thursdayvibes

Watching my 4th graders peer review and edit their extended constructed responses today was incredible! They're learning how to give feedback, make revisions, and grow as writers. Proud of their progress! #itsaslaughterthing Slaughter Elementary #thursdayvibes

Field day fun! The students had an absolute blast splashing in the water and competing in games. Laughter, teamwork, and excitement filled the day! 🌊📷 #FieldDay #itsaslaughterthing Slaughter Elementary #PositiveVibes

4th graders took their spelling practice to the next level today by using TypingClub! Not only did they work on mastering their weekly spelling words, but they also sharpened their typing skills. It's amazing to see them so engaged! 💻✏️ #WednesdayMotivation #itsaslaughterthing

Today kicked off #RedRibbonWeek! 🎗️ Our students showed their commitment to living drug-free by wearing red with pride. Excited for a week full of fun and meaningful activities! #itsaslaughterthing Slaughter Elementary #Wellness #HealthyLiving

Just completed our certification in #powerofpositiveleadership with Jessica CB ! 🎉 Excited to bring new tools and positivity into the classroom to inspire our students every day. 📷 #popltraining Jon Gordon #itsaslaughterthing #wearemckinney #teammckinney Slaughter Elementary

🎃 The debate is on in 4th grade! 🗣️ We're crafting strong arguments on whether Halloween should be moved to the last Saturday of October. Students are building persuasive skills and having fun discussing pros and cons. 👻🍬 #itsaslaughterthing #wearemckinney Slaughter Elementary

✉️ Today, our class is writing letters to honor the brave men and women who served our country. This #VeteransDay, we’re grateful for their sacrifices and courage. 🇺🇸 #itsaslaughterthing #wearemckinney #wednesdaythought #WednesdayMotivation Slaughter Elementary

📚 Check out our #BookfaceFriday creations! My students lined up their faces and body parts with book covers to make it look like they're merging with the characters on the covers. So much fun blending art and literature! 📖✨ #itsaslaughterthing #wearemckinney Slaughter Elementary

Today at Slaughter Elementary, we came together for a heartfelt #VeteransDay assembly. Our students had the special honor of recognizing and expressing their gratitude to those who have served. 🇺🇸 #itsaslaughterthing #wearemckinney #FridayFeelings

Today, we’re comparing & contrasting two versions of "The Ten Chinese Suns" 🌞🌞. Exploring themes, characters & different storytelling choices to see how legends evolve across time & culture! #itsaslaughterthing #wearemckinney Slaughter Elementary #WednesdayMotivation

Our class had a blast bringing stories to life with #BookFace! 📚✨ Dive into the magic of matching faces and covers for #BookFaceFriday. Reading has never been this much fun! #itsaslaughterthing #wearemckinney Slaughter Elementary #FridayFeelings

Today in class, students are comparing and contrasting how two tall tale characters, Casey Jones and Thunder Rose, tackled their challenges. Who's your favorite problem-solver? #mondayvibes #itsaslaughterthing #wearemckinney Slaughter Elementary

Fourth graders are diving into the history and magic of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade! 🎈🦃 Learning about its traditions, iconic balloons, and what it takes to make this event so special. #itsaslaughterthing Slaughter Elementary #FridayFeelings #FridayVibes

Excited to see my students diving into The Legend of Diamond Lil in book club! This charming tale is sparking great discussions about friendship, bravery, and adventure. 📚🐶 #itsaslaughterthing Slaughter Elementary #wearemckinney #wednesdaythought #WednesdayMotivation

Our students explored bravery and adventure by reading The Legend of Robin Hood Play! 🌳⚔️ This timeless tale brought history and heroics to life in our classroom. #itsaslaughterthing Slaughter Elementary #thursdayvibes #wearemckinney #teammckinney Slaughter Elem LC

Students are exploring the world of coding with Code.org during an exciting #HourOfCode! 🌟💻 Inspiring creativity and building future-ready skills. #itsaslaughterthing Slaughter Elementary #FridayFeelings #FridayVibes #wearemckinney #teammckinney

🎉 Exciting news! Thanks to a generous grant from McKinney Education Foundation, our 4th graders will soon have two 3D printers to bring their creativity to life! 🖨️✨ Can’t wait to see the amazing projects they’ll create! #itsaslaughterthing Slaughter Elementary #wearemckinney Nathalie Sowe, M. Ed

Today, our students took a virtual reality field trip to the Grand Canyon! 🌄 They used what they saw to craft beautiful similes and metaphors. 'The canyon was like an endless palette of fiery hues!' Can't wait to see more of their creative descriptions! ✍️ #itsaslaughterthing