First Grade, First Skype and World Read Aloud Day!

Yesterday, March 6th, was World Read Aloud Day.  Goforth Elementary celebrated with a first ever Skype session shared with Mr. Andy Plemmons and a first grade class at his Barrow Media Center.  His library is located in Athens, Georgia!  Mrs. Pelt and her first grade class had a great time listening to 
                                    Mr. Pemmons and me
                                    taking turns reading the book 

SAME, SAME BUT DIFFERENT 

by Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw.

We have been reading all the Texas 2 x 2 nominees this year, so the students here at Goforth were very familiar with the story.  The students asked questions about where they lived and compared the differences and similarities in the locations.  I was amazed to listen to the questions and realize that our students do not comprehend  that even the likes of football are played in other states within the U.S.  With this being our very first Skype session, it made me realize the importance of expanding the connections for our students to experiences around not only our community, but beyond!

The first grade students at Barrow Media Center saying "Hi!"
to the students at Goforth Elementary via Skype!

Mrs. Waggett-Gauthreaux reading her part of the story .  Don't you just love the look of the students' faces while listening to the story?  They were 100% engaged!