This morning the students began their day by going to PE.
When they returned they worked on small group and independent assignments, with the help of Mrs. Benson, while I pulled individual students and conducted informal reading assessments. The assessments will help guided my planning and instruction.
The students began by working in small groups to create a presentation using the Pages app on the Ipad listing expectations for independent work time. They were instructed to think about how to get help, where to locate information and what to do when finished with all assigned work. After their group was done, the children worked independently on an activity where they identified nouns and a cursive worksheet writing the letters "i" and "t'.
After the reading block, I handed out unfinished work folders. These folders will be kept in their desks and hold any papers they did not complete. They will be given time daily to work on these tasks.
Next up was math. We began math with a warm up and used the warm up to identify how knowing that odd + odd= even, even + even = even, and odd + even = odd can help us when adding larger sums. After that, we reviewed what doubles are (4+4, 5+5, etc.) and identified how knowing the sums of doubles can help us solve other math problems. For example, if 3=3=6, we can use that to determine that 3+4=7 (think 3+3=6+1=7). There is a worksheet (adding doubles) for homework.
Following lunch, the children enjoyed lunch and outdoor recess.
After recess, I took time to answer some of the questions that the children wrote in their journals for morning work. Then we discussed the concept of collaboration and what is necessary when working in a group to reach a goal.
Then we thought about a time that we did a good deed to help someone. I shared a personal experience of a time I watched my friends children so she could get her nails done (:-)) and we looked at pictures to help spark ideas. Following that, the children worked with partners to orally rehearse their ideas in order to prepare for writing.
We ended the day by making personal dictionaries. The students will be using these dictionaries to list words that I correct in their written assignments. They will be expected to use the dictionary to correctly spell the words in their writing.
Remember, there is a math worksheet for homework. Also, if you haven't sent in money for the planner and home folder, please do so soon!
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Monday, August 27, 2012
Welcome to Third Grade!!
It's hard to believe that summer is over and we are beginning a new school year! I am looking forward to an exciting year with your children!
Please check this blog regularly to find out what we are doing in school.
We began the day by learning about the class rules and routines. The children helped me make a chart of our morning routine. Then they wrote about their favorite summer memory in their morning work journal.
After that, we jumped right into technology. First, I introduced my blog to the children and showed them how to locate it on the Internet. Next, we completed a tutorial of the application Pages, as a class, on the iPads. Then the students worked with partners, using the tutorial, to practice using the app.
Next on our agenda was math. First we set up our math journals and completed a warm up. Then we analyzed an addition chart and identified patterns that we observed. Students noticed that sums on diagonals pointing to the right were increasing by 2. However, the diagonals pointing left had the exact sum all the way down the table. Additionally, the children discovered that when adding two even or two odd numbers, the sum is always even; when adding one odd and one even number, the sum is odd.
Following math the students enjoyed lunch and outdoor recess.
After recess we reviewed the procedures and participated in a fire drill. Then we took the time to organize and set up the students' desks and binders. This was a lengthy but necessary process. Finally, we passed out papers, identified the expectations and routines for packing up and got ready to go home.
There is no homework this evening.
Please check this blog regularly to find out what we are doing in school.
We began the day by learning about the class rules and routines. The children helped me make a chart of our morning routine. Then they wrote about their favorite summer memory in their morning work journal.
After that, we jumped right into technology. First, I introduced my blog to the children and showed them how to locate it on the Internet. Next, we completed a tutorial of the application Pages, as a class, on the iPads. Then the students worked with partners, using the tutorial, to practice using the app.
Next on our agenda was math. First we set up our math journals and completed a warm up. Then we analyzed an addition chart and identified patterns that we observed. Students noticed that sums on diagonals pointing to the right were increasing by 2. However, the diagonals pointing left had the exact sum all the way down the table. Additionally, the children discovered that when adding two even or two odd numbers, the sum is always even; when adding one odd and one even number, the sum is odd.
Following math the students enjoyed lunch and outdoor recess.
After recess we reviewed the procedures and participated in a fire drill. Then we took the time to organize and set up the students' desks and binders. This was a lengthy but necessary process. Finally, we passed out papers, identified the expectations and routines for packing up and got ready to go home.
There is no homework this evening.
Monday, June 11, 2012
Winding Down...
We had a change of plans this morning. Instead of performing our plays for the second graders this afternoon, we performed them this morning for the rest of the third grade. The students did an excellent job! I was very proud of them.
After performing our plays, we went to math. My math class reviewed what we had learned this year by playing Jeopardy.
Following math, the students went to music and enjoyed lunch and outdoor recess.
The children spent most of the afternoon with Mr. McGee doing a fun end of the year activity.
Remember, tomorrow is an early release day!
After performing our plays, we went to math. My math class reviewed what we had learned this year by playing Jeopardy.
Following math, the students went to music and enjoyed lunch and outdoor recess.
The children spent most of the afternoon with Mr. McGee doing a fun end of the year activity.
Remember, tomorrow is an early release day!
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Career Day
During our morning reading block the children had a chance to participate in Career Day. They rotated amongst 7 different stations to hear about the responsibilities, requirements and expectations in various jobs including a police officer, a banker, a nurse, an army recruiter and a restaurant owner. Thanks to Mrs. Howard for organizing such a fun and informative activity!
Before visiting Career Day the children worked on their plays.
After Career Day the students went to math. My math class took our final assessment for this school year!
After math the children continued working on their Aztec brochures, with many groups beginning to finish up.
After lunch and outdoor recess, the students practiced their plays and worked on completing their scenery, costumes and props.
We will end the day by writing thank you notes for Career Day and finishing the Aztec brochures.
A couple of notes:
Students who ordered yearbooks received them today.
I will be out for my children's graduations on Thursday and Friday. I will be back on Monday. There will not be a blog post until Monday.
Before visiting Career Day the children worked on their plays.
After Career Day the students went to math. My math class took our final assessment for this school year!
After math the children continued working on their Aztec brochures, with many groups beginning to finish up.
After lunch and outdoor recess, the students practiced their plays and worked on completing their scenery, costumes and props.
We will end the day by writing thank you notes for Career Day and finishing the Aztec brochures.
A couple of notes:
Students who ordered yearbooks received them today.
I will be out for my children's graduations on Thursday and Friday. I will be back on Monday. There will not be a blog post until Monday.
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Terrific Tuesday
During our morning reading block the children practiced running through their plays using the scenery, props and costumes they had made. When they weren't performing, they continued making scenery, props and costumes.
In math the students worked independently on a review packet for unit 6. After the students were finished, we went over each problem. Students were expected to fix any mistakes and ask any questions they had. They will bring home this packet tonight. They are expected to use it to prepare for the unit assessment we will take, in class, tomorrow.
After math the children went to PE. Then they enjoyed lunch and outdoor recess.
Following recess, my reading students continued working on their plays. Then the entire school watched the DES band perform.
We ended the day with children working to publish their Aztec brochures in small group.
In math the students worked independently on a review packet for unit 6. After the students were finished, we went over each problem. Students were expected to fix any mistakes and ask any questions they had. They will bring home this packet tonight. They are expected to use it to prepare for the unit assessment we will take, in class, tomorrow.
After math the children went to PE. Then they enjoyed lunch and outdoor recess.
Following recess, my reading students continued working on their plays. Then the entire school watched the DES band perform.
We ended the day with children working to publish their Aztec brochures in small group.
Monday, June 4, 2012
Monday
During our morning reading block the students continued working on their plays. Groups rotated between practicing the staging of the play, constructing props, scenery and costumes, and working on reading fluency and inflection.
In math the children used unifix cubes to build and identify the volume of given figures. Mrs. Benson worked with a small group to calculate elapsed time. There is a telling time worksheet for homework.
After math the children went to music. After that they enjoyed lunch and outdoor recess.
Following recess, my reading class continued working on their plays. We ended the day with the children working to publish their Aztec brochures using the iPads.
In math the children used unifix cubes to build and identify the volume of given figures. Mrs. Benson worked with a small group to calculate elapsed time. There is a telling time worksheet for homework.
After math the children went to music. After that they enjoyed lunch and outdoor recess.
Following recess, my reading class continued working on their plays. We ended the day with the children working to publish their Aztec brochures using the iPads.
Friday, June 1, 2012
Welcome, June!!
This morning, during our reading block, we attended our final cultural arts show of the school year. A mime performed a show with the message that reading is important. The children LOVED it!
After the show we went to math. My math class took a quiz. The quizzes will be scored and returned today. Look for them in the math section of your child's binder. We will take the unit assessment towards the end of next week.
After math, the students visited the media center. Then they enjoyed lunch and outdoor recess.
This afternoon my reading class worked on their plays. Each group practiced performing their plays. While their group wasn't running through their play, they continued working on their scenery, props and costumes.
We ended the day with a class meeting to help calm the nerves of the children and reflect on the great year we've had.
After the show we went to math. My math class took a quiz. The quizzes will be scored and returned today. Look for them in the math section of your child's binder. We will take the unit assessment towards the end of next week.
After math, the students visited the media center. Then they enjoyed lunch and outdoor recess.
This afternoon my reading class worked on their plays. Each group practiced performing their plays. While their group wasn't running through their play, they continued working on their scenery, props and costumes.
We ended the day with a class meeting to help calm the nerves of the children and reflect on the great year we've had.
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