Wow...how did we get here? It's the last full day of the school year. Crazy!
This morning the students finished their expert books. Then they all pitched in to help with my "punch list" items. Some students created an All About Third Grade, Google Slides presentation to share with the current second graders, this afternoon, during Fly Up Day. Others helped to clean, organize, and pack the room.
Then, right before outdoor recess and lunch, the entire third grade got to sign each other's yearbooks or autograph books (these were provided to students who did not purchase a yearbook).
When the students returned to class we shared more expert books and homework writing journal entries. Then the children exchanged math board games and played them.
Next, the students went to fourth grade for Fly Up Day. This is an opportunity for the children to hear a little bit about fourth grade and ask any questions they are wondering. They do not meet with their actual teacher. However, this will hopefully ease any anxieties they might have.
Finally, the entire school "clapped out" the fifth graders, who walked the hallways from k-5 to symbolize their journey through elementary school as they head to middle school this fall.
Hope to see my buddies for our final school day on Monday...remember, it is an early dismissal, though.
Friday, June 17, 2016
Thursday, June 16, 2016
Thrilling Thursday
I know these blog posts have become much shorter and less detail oriented, but with the end of the year quickly approaching, there is less to report! :-)
This morning, after the announcements, we had our literacy block. The children focused on completing their expert books. Those who were done got to choose between several literacy activities including, MyON, listening to reading, free choice writing, and practicing their cursive. We also had several students read chapters from the BFG to the class.
After outdoor recess and lunch, the students returned to class to begin our math block. Groups completed their math board games. Those who were already done used Prodigy or Extra Math to practice math skills.
Next, the students went to art with Mrs. Daniell.
When they returned to class we shared more of the children's expert books.
There is HOMEWORK posted in Google Classroom, but it is optional.
This morning, after the announcements, we had our literacy block. The children focused on completing their expert books. Those who were done got to choose between several literacy activities including, MyON, listening to reading, free choice writing, and practicing their cursive. We also had several students read chapters from the BFG to the class.
After outdoor recess and lunch, the students returned to class to begin our math block. Groups completed their math board games. Those who were already done used Prodigy or Extra Math to practice math skills.
Next, the students went to art with Mrs. Daniell.
When they returned to class we shared more of the children's expert books.
There is HOMEWORK posted in Google Classroom, but it is optional.
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Wonderful Wednesday
This morning, after the announcements, we began our literacy block. The students finished their timelines, and planned and worked on their All About Me expert books. We did have a fire drill during the block. Additionally, we took a Go Noodle brain break and read more of the BFG halfway through the morning.
After outdoor recess and lunch, we began our math block. First the students worked on completing their math board games. Those who were done, exchanged games with another group and played each other's. After that we played Kahoot, in our table groups, for points, to practice third grade math skills.
Then the students ended their day in music with Mrs. Graf.
Optional HOMEWORK is posted in Google Classroom.
After outdoor recess and lunch, we began our math block. First the students worked on completing their math board games. Those who were done, exchanged games with another group and played each other's. After that we played Kahoot, in our table groups, for points, to practice third grade math skills.
Then the students ended their day in music with Mrs. Graf.
Optional HOMEWORK is posted in Google Classroom.
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Terrific Tuesday
This morning, after the announcements, we began our literacy block. I reviewed with the students how to create a timeline and then I modeled how begin planning their expert book, about themselves.
After that the students worked to complete their timeline. Then , some students finished their Genius Hour expert books. Those who had already completed it, began planning and writing their expert book about themselves.
Halfway through the block we took a Go Noodle brain break and read some more of the book, The BFG. Then the children continued working on their timelines and expert books until recess and lunch.
When they returned to the classroom we watched a lesson teaching us how to create tessellations and looked at some examples on line. Then the students tried to make their own.
After that some groups worked on their math board games. Those who have already completed theirs continued making tessellations. Additionally, I pulled a group to work on subtracting three digit numbers.
After our math block the students worked collaboratively to create a crest representing their team. Next, we shared the crests and a few more expert books.
Finally, we handed out yearbooks. There will be time, in class, to sign yearbooks on Friday. Students are asked to bring them home and not bring them back until Friday.
There is optional HOMEWORK posted on Google Classroom.
After that the students worked to complete their timeline. Then , some students finished their Genius Hour expert books. Those who had already completed it, began planning and writing their expert book about themselves.
Halfway through the block we took a Go Noodle brain break and read some more of the book, The BFG. Then the children continued working on their timelines and expert books until recess and lunch.
When they returned to the classroom we watched a lesson teaching us how to create tessellations and looked at some examples on line. Then the students tried to make their own.
After that some groups worked on their math board games. Those who have already completed theirs continued making tessellations. Additionally, I pulled a group to work on subtracting three digit numbers.
After our math block the students worked collaboratively to create a crest representing their team. Next, we shared the crests and a few more expert books.
Finally, we handed out yearbooks. There will be time, in class, to sign yearbooks on Friday. Students are asked to bring them home and not bring them back until Friday.
There is optional HOMEWORK posted on Google Classroom.
Monday, June 13, 2016
Monday - Marching towards Summer!
WOW! So, here we are...we have arrived at the last full week of the school year. Crazy!!!
This week will be a fun-filled week of learning that will stray from our regular routine.
We began the day by getting into new table groups. The children chose their own table mates BUT they had to include both boys and girls and at least one member from each reading group. After that, they had to create a team name. Then they created a team flag.
Throughout the rest of the week I will award points, to table teams, for different academic, physical, and behavioral challenges. Next Monday, the members of the winning team, who are present, will receive a small prize.
Next, many students had a chance to share their expert books. Then we took a Go Noodle brain break. Finally, I began reading the BFG out loud while some students worked on their expert books.
After enjoying outdoor recess and lunch, the children returned to class and either continued working on their math board games or played another group's game.
Then they went to PE with MR. Benco.
When they returned to class we began cleaning out their baskets. This will be a slow process so that it is not too overwhelming. Tonight students are to bring home their RRJ, math, and word work journals. These should be taken out of their backpack and should NOT return to school. Additionally, the children should empty out home folders. However, the empty home folder should come to school each day this week.
Finally, we learned that a timeline is a visual way to identify important dates in history. I showed the students an example of one and then modeled how to create one using important events from my life. After that, the students began constructing a timeline using the dates from their All About Me homework assignment.
There is HOMEWORK posted on Google Classroom!
This week will be a fun-filled week of learning that will stray from our regular routine.
We began the day by getting into new table groups. The children chose their own table mates BUT they had to include both boys and girls and at least one member from each reading group. After that, they had to create a team name. Then they created a team flag.
Throughout the rest of the week I will award points, to table teams, for different academic, physical, and behavioral challenges. Next Monday, the members of the winning team, who are present, will receive a small prize.
Next, many students had a chance to share their expert books. Then we took a Go Noodle brain break. Finally, I began reading the BFG out loud while some students worked on their expert books.
After enjoying outdoor recess and lunch, the children returned to class and either continued working on their math board games or played another group's game.
Then they went to PE with MR. Benco.
When they returned to class we began cleaning out their baskets. This will be a slow process so that it is not too overwhelming. Tonight students are to bring home their RRJ, math, and word work journals. These should be taken out of their backpack and should NOT return to school. Additionally, the children should empty out home folders. However, the empty home folder should come to school each day this week.
Finally, we learned that a timeline is a visual way to identify important dates in history. I showed the students an example of one and then modeled how to create one using important events from my life. After that, the students began constructing a timeline using the dates from their All About Me homework assignment.
There is HOMEWORK posted on Google Classroom!
Friday, June 10, 2016
Fabulous Friday
This morning, after watching the announcements and celebrating Wonderful Wildcats and ESOL award winning students, we began our literacy block. Today, while I met with guided reading groups and individual students to work on their expert books, the children worked on the following tasks. First, all guided reading groups completed an independent reading task with a follow up in their RRJ. Then the continued working on their expert books. Those who were already done got to choose from a list of activities to reinforce reading and writing skills.
Pink: The children read pages 6-8 and, in their RRJ, explained how and when fireworks were invented. In group, we reread pages 6-8 and discussed how and when fireworks were created. We also read page 9 to identify how they make fireworks colorful.
Green: The students read pages 14 and 15 and, in their RRJ, explained how donuts have changed. In group, we discussed how donuts have changed and why, using facts from the text. Then the students shared what they learned from reading their book.
Blue: The children read pages 15-18, and, in their RRJ, explained the curse and the mummy and stated their opinion as to whether it is real or a hoax. In group,
After our literacy block the students enjoyed outdoor recess and lunch.
When they returned to class there was a substitute in my place. The students continued to work on their math board games. After that, they shared homework writing journal entries. Then they had a mini class meeting where they exchanged thank yous and compliments. Finally, they had a game, art, and reading afternoon to celebrate their most recent class Dojo reward.
Pink: The children read pages 6-8 and, in their RRJ, explained how and when fireworks were invented. In group, we reread pages 6-8 and discussed how and when fireworks were created. We also read page 9 to identify how they make fireworks colorful.
Green: The students read pages 14 and 15 and, in their RRJ, explained how donuts have changed. In group, we discussed how donuts have changed and why, using facts from the text. Then the students shared what they learned from reading their book.
Blue: The children read pages 15-18, and, in their RRJ, explained the curse and the mummy and stated their opinion as to whether it is real or a hoax. In group,
After our literacy block the students enjoyed outdoor recess and lunch.
When they returned to class there was a substitute in my place. The students continued to work on their math board games. After that, they shared homework writing journal entries. Then they had a mini class meeting where they exchanged thank yous and compliments. Finally, they had a game, art, and reading afternoon to celebrate their most recent class Dojo reward.
Thursday, June 9, 2016
Thrilling Thursday - Spring Concert
This morning, after the announcements, we attended the Wims Spring Concert. It was excellent!!!!
When we returned to class we took a few minutes to go over a homework assignment that is posted in Google Classroom this afternoon, and MUST be completed before school on Monday. Each student needs to complete a chart about important/memorable moments in their lives so far. This information is needed to complete a timeline and expert book, next week, in class, about themselves.
After that, the students worked on their expert books while I met with individual students to work on the May/June informal reading assessments. I was unable to meet with reading groups because the testing had to be finished today.
After enjoying outdoor recess and lunch the children worked collaboratively on their math board games., while I continued my informal reading testing.
Then the students went to art with Mrs. Daniell.
After art, the students spent time sharing and reflecting on the goods they produced for kindergarten students to play with during indoor recess.
HOMEWORK is on Google Classroom tonight.
When we returned to class we took a few minutes to go over a homework assignment that is posted in Google Classroom this afternoon, and MUST be completed before school on Monday. Each student needs to complete a chart about important/memorable moments in their lives so far. This information is needed to complete a timeline and expert book, next week, in class, about themselves.
After that, the students worked on their expert books while I met with individual students to work on the May/June informal reading assessments. I was unable to meet with reading groups because the testing had to be finished today.
After enjoying outdoor recess and lunch the children worked collaboratively on their math board games., while I continued my informal reading testing.
Then the students went to art with Mrs. Daniell.
After art, the students spent time sharing and reflecting on the goods they produced for kindergarten students to play with during indoor recess.
HOMEWORK is on Google Classroom tonight.
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