What a wonderful time I shared with the second and third graders in Randolph! This group was full of well thought-out questions about both weather and TV, and was an exceptionally friendly group of great listeners!
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May 2008
May 22, 2008
MAY 20, 2008 - WILLIAM SEACH PRIMARY SCHOOL, WEYMOUTH, MA
The first through fourth grade was overflowing with excitement, energy and enthusiasm for my visit to see them! We especially focused on different types of clouds, and how to forecast by observing the clouds, and I think we all enjoyed making lightning in the gym! Thanks for the umbrella and the beach towel, gang!
May 13, 2008
MAY 13, 2008 - JOHN H. DUVAL, JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WHITMAN, MA
The third and fifth grade teamed up for an afternoon of learning - and just as importantly leading up to their science exams, reviewing - science and weather. The group gave me a warm ovation when I arrived, and stayed full of energy and enthusiasm all the way through...including at the end, when they became TV and internet sensations! Great to make the visit to Whitman to see you all!!
May 10, 2008
MAY 8, 2008 - BIRCH MEADOW SCHOOL, READING, MA
I got the celebrity treatment from the kids at the Birch Meadow School, and this enthusiastic group was ready to talk weather right from the get-go. Full of questions, these third graders have a thirst for knowledge of the world around them...I think we may have a few future scientists in the group!
May 08, 2008
MAY 7, 2008 - TYNGSBORO ELEMENTARY, TYNGSBORO, MA
What a friendly and fun group! The fourth grade was one energetic bunch, and full of excitement for our time together! This was my second year to Tyngsboro Elementary, and about half the group had seen me on NECN before...but I'm guessing a few more were tuning in for their own big TV debut, and I hope to see you in the mornings from now on! Quite a photogenic group, eh? You guys are naturals!
May 06, 2008
MAY 5, 2008 - NORTHEAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WALTHAM, MA
It was another day of teaming up with the Dana Farber Cancer Institute's SunSafe Program to spread the word about healthy sun habits and protecting ourselves from potential harm from the sun's ultraviolet rays. Led by Dana Farber's Martha Young, the SunSafe team shared the importance of sunblock application, and the ABCs of sun protection - Avoid, Block, Cover Up and Say Something. I reinforced some of these important ideas, and made a deal with the students - if they agreed to put on sunblock regularly, not to argue when someone tells them to put it on, and to wear sunglasses as often as possible, I would put them on TV and on the web. There were a few who were unwilling to make the deal, believe it or not, so they're not included in this video. So...CONGRATULATIONS to the kids who were willing to make a promise to wear sunblock and sunglasses, and here you are, as promised, for all the world to see! Remember...you have to take care of yourself and stay healthy in order to be successful!
May 02, 2008
MAY 2, 2008 - MAST WAY SCHOOL, LEE, NH
The fourth grade at the Mast Way school is one educated bunch! Already having studied the clouds, these kids were all over my cloud chart like you wouldn't believe! They even were able to identify the clouds outside our window during our time together - way to go kids...and two thumbs up to the great job your teachers are doing!!
May 01, 2008
MAY 1, 2008 - STANLEY SCHOOL, WALTHAM, MA - WITH THE DANA FARBER SUNSAFE PROGRAM
Every year I team up with the Dana Farber SunSafe program, and our visit to the Stanley School was our first joint venture of 2008. The SunSafe program aims to educate children about the dangers of exposure to the sun's rays at an early age, in elementary school, to be sure good and safe sun habits start early. My partner from Dana-Farber, Martha Young, taught the kids all about the ABCs of sun protection - Avoid, Block, Cover up, and Say Something! After unsuccessfully trying to come up with a reason NOT to use sun block that I would agree with, the students were ready to make a deal - promise never to argue about putting sunscreen on again, and wear sunglasses to protect your eyes, and I'll put you on TV and on the web. They agreed, so friends and family better make sure they live up the deal! Great to see you, Stanley School! - Matt and the...
