There are a variety of features and links, ranging from what's happening in Mrs. McGowan's classroom to ideas for parental involvement . This site certainly is not limited to first grade students. Many students have contributed to various spots on the site. Encourage your students to read some other students' poems and summer writing . You could even consider posting your students' original work in a similar fashion as Marci.
Summer is a great time for students to get a jump start on their reading.
Marci has provided a list of books to read. There are so many things to discover when working on computers and using the Internet. You can get your students started by showing them the sites Marci's students liked best. Choose an interactive story where you get to decide what happens. Marci has shown what she and her first grade students are capable of accomplishing.