Throughout the 2011-2012 School Year, we’ve been lucky enough to have several guest posts from Mr. Walkup’s 3rd grade class at Vickery Creek Elementary School.  Today we’re sharing something a little different, but still very exciting indeed!  This project was recently presented in Mr. Walkup’s classroom by his third grade student Hannah T.  Hannah become really passionate about an organization called FreeRice.com.  So passionate that she created a Prezi project to present to her classmates.

Mr. Walkup explains that “the site has really caught on with my classroom as not only a way to learn, but also help others and change our world.”

Personally, I think it’s pretty cool when students become passionate enough about something, that they’ll take the time to spread awareness about it!

Hannah said “I’m passionate about Free Rice because it’s a way of learning while feeding those in need.  More than 100,000 people die each day from hunger and this is a way we can decrease that amount.”

So, I present …

Free Rice

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The following is a guest post by Rachel of Mr. Walkup’s 3rd grade class at Vickery Creek Elementary School.  Will you be ringing in the New Year with your children?  Maybe you could borrow some of Rachel’s ideas to celebrate!

The following is a guest post by a student of Mr. Walkup’s 3rd grade class at Vickery Creek Elementary School.  It’s a great time to maybe ask your children.  What are some new things your child wants to try in 2012?  Maybe write them down together & then check in throughout the year to see how they are doing?  Better yet?  Let everyone in the family write down a few things they want to try or do better at in the new year.  Then remember to check in every few months to keep each other accountable!

The following is a guest post by Braxton of Mr. Walkup’s 3rd grade class at Vickery Creek Elementary School.  “Twas the Night before Christmas in Cumming GA”  – I love it!

The following is a guest post by Emily Blomquist of Mr. Walkup’s 3rd grade class at Vickery Creek Elementary School.

The following is a guest post by Charlie of Mr. Walkup’s 3rd grade class at Vickery Creek Elementary School.  Thank you Charlie!  I agree … “Time for more fun”!

The following is a guest post by Clayton Whitt of Mr. Walkup’s 3rd grade class at Vickery Creek Elementary School.  Thank you Clayton for sharing this great story with us!

The following is a guest post by Ansley Malcolm of Mr. Walkup’s 3rd grade class at Vickery Creek Elementary School.  I love this poem and I agree – Christmas is a great time to do all these things!

The following is a guest post by Sofia of Mr. Walkup’s 3rd grade class at Vickery Creek Elementary School.  Sofia made me remember similar mornings as a child – racing my brothers & sister down the hall.  We never had the fancy breakfast on Christmas morning growing up, but definitely many memories.  Thank you Sofia!