We had a blast celebrating Halloween today.
Thanks to everyone who helped out, and donated items to make our afternoon special!
Friday, October 30, 2015
Lessons & Assignments Friday, October 30th
Language Arts - None - We completed our DOL, grammar, and spelling today in class. We listened to our weekly story on our iPads, and completed our comprehension questions in class.
Math - None - We learned about multiplying by 5s and 10s today. We introduced the lesson by drawing arrays on grid paper. We also counted nickels and dimes to practice counting by 5s and 10s. We also used the clock to count by 5s.
Math - None - We learned about multiplying by 5s and 10s today. We introduced the lesson by drawing arrays on grid paper. We also counted nickels and dimes to practice counting by 5s and 10s. We also used the clock to count by 5s.
Science - None - We used our science time to work on social studies today.
Social Studies - None - We completed our chapter 4 review page in class today.
Reminder: Reading logs due Monday
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Lessons & Assignments Thursday, October 29th
Language Arts - None - We completed our DOL, spelling, and grammar page in class today. Keep practicing those spelling words at home. This week's words are tough! We read our story, Home-Grown Butterflies, today. We are practicing drawing conclusions as we read based on evidence in the text. Mrs. Bebon has a friend that run a butterfly conservatory in Key West Florida, so she brought in some beautiful preserved butterflies for us to see today. We also visited the website, and got to watch a live webcam of the butterflies! We also read two poems today about butterflies, and discussed the difference between free verse poems and lyrical poems.
Math - None - We finished our first lesson in chapter 4 today over multiplying by 2 and 4. Multiplying by two was pretty easy for most of the class. We made connections to our doubles addition facts that we learned in 2nd grade. In order to multiply by 4, we started by multiplying by 2, then doubled the product. More doubles! We also used the number line and equal groups strategies from our last chapter. I'm attaching a picture of the 3 different ways we discussed today when multiplying by 4.
Math - None - We finished our first lesson in chapter 4 today over multiplying by 2 and 4. Multiplying by two was pretty easy for most of the class. We made connections to our doubles addition facts that we learned in 2nd grade. In order to multiply by 4, we started by multiplying by 2, then doubled the product. More doubles! We also used the number line and equal groups strategies from our last chapter. I'm attaching a picture of the 3 different ways we discussed today when multiplying by 4.
Science - None - We took our chapter 4 science test today.
Social Studies - None - We had computers today during our science time since we will miss it tomorrow for the Halloween party.
Reminder: Bring your costume tomorrow (do not wear it to school). Parents can come help put on costumes at 1:20. The parade starts at 1:40, and class parties start at 2:00.
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Lessons & Assignments Thursday, October 28th
Language Arts - vocab packet - We completed our DOL, grammar, and spelling page in class today. We read our vocabulary story today, and reviewed our vocab words. The students also worked on their vocabulary packets. Those that were unable to finish in class need to complete it for homework tonight.
Math - practice skip counting - We practiced our skip counting in class today. Remember to practice every night at home! We introduced chapter 4, and completed the vocabulary sheet together. Chapter 4 will cover all sorts of strategies to solve basic multiplication facts. This is great, because if you can't memorize all of them, you have additional strategies to figure them out (plus an understanding of what that equation actually means!). We previewed tomorrow's lesson on multiplying by 2 and 4. We made set counters in equal groups, made arrays to practice doubles facts, and played a fun card game in groups.
Science - None - We reviewed for tomorrow's open book test today.
Social Studies - None - We read about celebrations in communities, and national celebrations in the U.S. We completed a worksheet in class today.
Math - practice skip counting - We practiced our skip counting in class today. Remember to practice every night at home! We introduced chapter 4, and completed the vocabulary sheet together. Chapter 4 will cover all sorts of strategies to solve basic multiplication facts. This is great, because if you can't memorize all of them, you have additional strategies to figure them out (plus an understanding of what that equation actually means!). We previewed tomorrow's lesson on multiplying by 2 and 4. We made set counters in equal groups, made arrays to practice doubles facts, and played a fun card game in groups.
Science - None - We reviewed for tomorrow's open book test today.
Social Studies - None - We read about celebrations in communities, and national celebrations in the U.S. We completed a worksheet in class today.
Reminder - Wear red tomorrow!
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Dental Hygiene Lesson
In order to promote good dental hygiene, we had some dental hygienist students visit our classroom today to give a presentation. They talked about why we brush our teeth, how to brush and floss, and even had some cool hands-on activities. Every student went home with a goody bag containing a new toothbrush and toothpaste!
Lessons & Assignments Tuesday, October 27th
Language Arts - None - We completed our DOL, grammar, and spelling pages in class today. This week we are studying words with silent letters in spelling, and making plural nouns in English. Mrs. Pratt showed a vocabulary slide show to introduce our new vocabulary words. In small groups, Mrs. Pratt worked on identifying silent letters in words, and my groups reviewed vocabulary using our leveled readers.
Math - None - We took our chapter 3 test today. The class did a fantastic job on this test, and results were sent home today.
Science - None - We continued discussing changes in ecosystems today. We made lists of items we had thrown away today, and discussed what could have been recycled instead. We will review tomorrow, and take our chapter 4 test on Thursday.
Social Studies -None - We had classroom visitors during our social studies time today.
Math - None - We took our chapter 3 test today. The class did a fantastic job on this test, and results were sent home today.
Science - None - We continued discussing changes in ecosystems today. We made lists of items we had thrown away today, and discussed what could have been recycled instead. We will review tomorrow, and take our chapter 4 test on Thursday.
Social Studies -None - We had classroom visitors during our social studies time today.
Sunday, October 25, 2015
Lessons & Assignments Monday, October 26th*
Language Arts - None - We completed our DOL, grammar, and spelling in class today. Students received their new spelling/vocab lists. They will be tested over these words on November 6th. We also had a special visit from the mayor today!
Math - None - We reviewed for our chapter 3 test today. Our test will be on Tuesday.
Science - None - We read about how ecosystems can change today.
Social Studies - None - We read about celebrations and holidays from other cultures today.
Math - None - We reviewed for our chapter 3 test today. Our test will be on Tuesday.
Science - None - We read about how ecosystems can change today.
Social Studies - None - We read about celebrations and holidays from other cultures today.
Reminder: Wear your favorite team gear on Tuesday for Red Ribbon Week!
*Please note these plans are tentative. I am gone for a doctor's appointment today.
Friday, October 23, 2015
Lessons & Assignments Friday, October 23rd*
Language Arts -None - We completed our DOL in class today. Students took their spelling and vocabulary test on Spelling City today. Mrs. Pratt worked with the class to generate questions for the mayor on Monday. They also practiced asking questions to sound professional!
Math - None - We completed lesson 3.7 today on multiplying using 1 and 0. Students used counters to to make groups of zero and groups of 1 to model multiplication.
Science - None - The students read an article on migration today and answered comprehension questions about the text.
Social Studies - None - The class read a Scholastic News article on Bigfoot today.
Math - None - We completed lesson 3.7 today on multiplying using 1 and 0. Students used counters to to make groups of zero and groups of 1 to model multiplication.
Science - None - The students read an article on migration today and answered comprehension questions about the text.
Social Studies - None - The class read a Scholastic News article on Bigfoot today.
*Please note: These plans are tentative. I had a sub today since I was out sick.
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Lessons & Assignments Thursday, October 22nd
Language Arts - Study spelling and vocab - We completed our DOL in class today. Students took their skills test today that included sequencing, vocabulary, and common/proper nouns. We read about city governments, and the different jobs you can have in the city. We had lots of questions about what it takes to be a mayor, and tomorrow we will record some of those questions for a special surprise on Monday!
Math - None - We finished lesson 3.6 today on the Commutative Property of Multiplication. We used Unifex cubes, bingo chips, base 10 blocks, and googly eyes to make arrays today during our lesson. Since we learned about the Commutative Property of Addition earlier this year, the class caught on pretty quickly to today's lesson.
Science - None - We read about migration and camouflage today as animal adaptations. We connected this to the Scholastic News article the students read yesterday about whale migration. We also watched a Wild Kratts video from the PBS Kids website on butterfly migration.
Social Studies - None - We previewed chapter 4 today on celebrations. We watched a Discovery Education video on U.S. celebrations, and recorded 3 different celebrations as we were watching the movie.
Math - None - We finished lesson 3.6 today on the Commutative Property of Multiplication. We used Unifex cubes, bingo chips, base 10 blocks, and googly eyes to make arrays today during our lesson. Since we learned about the Commutative Property of Addition earlier this year, the class caught on pretty quickly to today's lesson.
Science - None - We read about migration and camouflage today as animal adaptations. We connected this to the Scholastic News article the students read yesterday about whale migration. We also watched a Wild Kratts video from the PBS Kids website on butterfly migration.
Social Studies - None - We previewed chapter 4 today on celebrations. We watched a Discovery Education video on U.S. celebrations, and recorded 3 different celebrations as we were watching the movie.
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Lessons & Assignments Wednesday, October 21st
Language Arts - None - We completed our DOL and grammar page in class today. We also took an online quiz over common and proper nouns. Students listened to Boom Town on their iPads, and took an AR quiz over the story. In small groups, Mrs. Pratt continued to work on word building activities using compound words. I worked on sequence activities with the students. We will take our reading tests tomorrow.
Math - None - We completed lesson 3.5 today on modeling multiplication using arrays. We used the iPads to create arrays for various word problems.
Science - None - We took our second quarter assessment pretest today.
Social Studies - None - We didn't have social studies due to the early dismissal today.
Math - None - We completed lesson 3.5 today on modeling multiplication using arrays. We used the iPads to create arrays for various word problems.
Science - None - We took our second quarter assessment pretest today.
Social Studies - None - We didn't have social studies due to the early dismissal today.
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Lessons & Assignments Tuesday, October 20th
Language Arts - cursive spelling - We completed our DOL and grammar page in class today. Keep practicing those common (school) and proper (Erie Elementary) nouns at home! We continued to work on our comprehension questions today. My groups worked on sequencing events from a story, and Mrs. Pratt's groups worked on word building activities.
Math - None - We completed lesson 3.4 today on using bar models for multiplication. These models will be used heavily in 4th grade, so it is very important to grasp this concept.
Science - None - We had Ag in the Classroom today, where students learned all about pumpkins.
Social Studies - None - We took the 2nd quarter assessment pretest today.
Math - None - We completed lesson 3.4 today on using bar models for multiplication. These models will be used heavily in 4th grade, so it is very important to grasp this concept.
Science - None - We had Ag in the Classroom today, where students learned all about pumpkins.
Social Studies - None - We took the 2nd quarter assessment pretest today.
Reminder: SIP early dismissal tomorrow
Monday, October 19, 2015
Lessons & Assignments Monday, October 19th
Language Arts - None - We completed our DOL, spelling review, and grammar page in class today. Students also took a practice vocabulary test. Our actual test will be on Friday. We reread our weekly story, and started on our comprehension questions in class.
Math - None - We took our 2nd quarter assessment pretest today.
Science - None - We took our 1st quarter assessment posttest today.
Social Studies - None - We took our 1st quarter assessment posttest today.
Math - None - We took our 2nd quarter assessment pretest today.
Science - None - We took our 1st quarter assessment posttest today.
Social Studies - None - We took our 1st quarter assessment posttest today.
Friday, October 16, 2015
4H
Today we had some guest speakers visit our class to tell us all about 4H. They brought some of the amazing projects they have completed for 4H competitions, and showed off their well deserved ribbons for their hard work! Information was sent home with students today, and each child received a pencil.
Lessons & Assignments Friday, October 16th
Language Arts - None - We finished up our 1st quarter assessment posttests today in class. Students also reviewed vocabulary and completed their vocabulary packets in class. We conferenced with students to set 2nd quarter AR goals, and gave kids some free time to get started on their new reading goals!
Math - None - We took the mid chapter quiz today, and reviewed the first half of chapter 3 using the Go Math app on the iPads.
Science - None - We read about how animals survive in their ecosystems. We learned about different types of adaptations, and completed a worksheet on hibernation.
Social Studies - None - During our social studies time today, we had some guest speakers visit to tell us all about 4H.
Math - None - We took the mid chapter quiz today, and reviewed the first half of chapter 3 using the Go Math app on the iPads.
Science - None - We read about how animals survive in their ecosystems. We learned about different types of adaptations, and completed a worksheet on hibernation.
Social Studies - None - During our social studies time today, we had some guest speakers visit to tell us all about 4H.
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Junior Achievement
Today was our last JA lesson with Mrs. Reed. The students learned about various types of media and how we get our news. She brought all of the students a certificate of achievement today, and even gave each child their own piggy bank!
Number Lines
Today in math we learned to skip count on a number line in order to understand multiplication. Students were asked to stand in different spots on a number line while holding groups of items. This was a great visual for the number of groups, and the amount of items in each group!
Lessons & Assignments Thursday, October 15th
Language Arts - None - We completed our DOL and grammar page in class today. Students also did a spelling review sheet in class. We read our weekly story today, Boom Town. In story is a historical fiction piece about the Gold Rush. Students will be working on sequencing events in a story. We also started our first quarter assessment posttest today.
Math - None - We completed lesson 3.3 today on skip counting using a number line. To introduce this lesson, students got to stand along a number line on our classroom floor while holding groups of counters. This was a great visual for the number of groups, and the amount in each group.
Science - None - We went outside today to do a lab activity on adaptations. See my blog post for additional information.
Social Studies - None - We had our last JA lesson with Mrs. Reed today.
Math - None - We completed lesson 3.3 today on skip counting using a number line. To introduce this lesson, students got to stand along a number line on our classroom floor while holding groups of counters. This was a great visual for the number of groups, and the amount in each group.
Science - None - We went outside today to do a lab activity on adaptations. See my blog post for additional information.
Social Studies - None - We had our last JA lesson with Mrs. Reed today.
Adaptation Lab
We have been discussing ecosystems in science class. Today we went outside to find toothpicks in the grass. So what in the world does this have to do with ecosystems? We discovered that some of the colors of toothpicks were more challenging to find than others. The toothpicks were just like animals that blend in to their environments. These adaptations help animals survive in their ecosystems.
After we came back inside, we used our math skills! Students had to tally their findings, make a frequency chart, then create a bar graph of their results! We even practiced skip counting our tallies!
After we came back inside, we used our math skills! Students had to tally their findings, make a frequency chart, then create a bar graph of their results! We even practiced skip counting our tallies!
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Ecosystems
We have been discussing ecosystems in science. We read about the difference between a freshwater and a saltwater ecosystem. We tried to float tennis balls in saltwater and freshwater to see if there was a difference. Ask your child what he/she observed today!
Math Lesson 3.2
Today we related addition to multiplication. Students used their iPads to group items and write an addition sentence for the groups. We followed up by writing a multiplication problem to match. Please note that in the above example, the first factor in our multiplication problem (the 4) is the number of groups, and the second factor in the problem (the 3) is the number of items in each group. It is very important that the correct order is used. Although 3x4 is also 12, our picture shows 4x3. The addition and multiplication sentences need to match the picture.
Lessons & Assignments Wednesday, October 14th
Language Arts - None - We completed our DOL, grammar, and spelling page in class today. We read our vocabulary story, and reviewed our vocab words. My groups worked on sequencing events from our leveled readers, and Mrs. Pratt's groups worked on phonics and word building activities.
Math - None - We worked on lesson 3.2 today. This lesson was about relating addition to multiplication. We used the ipads to make groups of items, then wrote addition and multiplication problems to match our pictures. See my other blog post for additional information.
Science - None - We continued learning about ecosystems today. We read about freshwater ecosystems and forests today. We also did a quick lab demonstration on saltwater versus freshwater.
Social Studies - None - We watched a Discovery Education video on immigration today, and completed a 3,2,1 response on the video.
Math - None - We worked on lesson 3.2 today. This lesson was about relating addition to multiplication. We used the ipads to make groups of items, then wrote addition and multiplication problems to match our pictures. See my other blog post for additional information.
Science - None - We continued learning about ecosystems today. We read about freshwater ecosystems and forests today. We also did a quick lab demonstration on saltwater versus freshwater.
Social Studies - None - We watched a Discovery Education video on immigration today, and completed a 3,2,1 response on the video.
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Lessons & Assignments Tuesday, October 13th
Language Arts - spelling p. 33 - We completed our DOL and grammar page in class today. This week we are working on identifying the difference between common nouns and proper nouns. We introduced our new spelling and vocabulary words today too. This unit's spelling words are all long e words. The test over these words will be on 10/23. We went through a slide show of our new vocabulary words. My groups reviewed our new vocabulary words in our leveled readers today. Mrs. Pratt's groups worked on word building/phonics skills.
Math - None - We started lesson 3.1 on counting equal groups today. This was our very first lesson on multiplication, and the kids did great! In our small groups, students practiced putting counters into equal groups, then skip counted to find the total.
Science - None - We read about different ecosystems today. We learned about deserts, grasslands, and oceans today. With each ecosystem, we watched a short Discovery Education video so we could see the plants and animals in each ecosystem.
Social Studies - Chapter 3 review sheet - We continued reading about immigrants today. Students need to complete the chapter 3 review sheet for homework tonight.
Math - None - We started lesson 3.1 on counting equal groups today. This was our very first lesson on multiplication, and the kids did great! In our small groups, students practiced putting counters into equal groups, then skip counted to find the total.
Science - None - We read about different ecosystems today. We learned about deserts, grasslands, and oceans today. With each ecosystem, we watched a short Discovery Education video so we could see the plants and animals in each ecosystem.
Social Studies - Chapter 3 review sheet - We continued reading about immigrants today. Students need to complete the chapter 3 review sheet for homework tonight.
Reminder: Chip Shoppe fundraiser forms are due tomorrow!
Reading Log Lunch
My friends that completed their September reading logs got to have lunch with me in the classroom today. I brought a teddy bear snack mix for dessert. I enjoyed hearing all about the great books they have been reading. Keep up the good work 3rd grade!
Red Carpet Readers
Congratulations to Camden, Grace, and Dom for meeting their 1st Quarter AR goals!
Keep up the good work!
Friday, October 9, 2015
Lessons & Assignments Friday, October 9th
Language Arts - None - We took our spelling and vocab tests today. We also practiced editing some student writing samples. Students had an opportunity to work on reading for their AR goals today. Mrs. Pratt worked on a grammar skills review sheet with the students too.
Math - None - We took our 1st quarter assessment posttest today.
Science - None - We read about ecosystems, populations, and communities today. We made diagrams of these 3 terms in our science journals.
Social Studies - None - We finished reading about immigrants that came of the United States today. We read about artist Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze and writer Mary Antin. We sorted facts on these two immigrants for an in-class assignment today.
Math - None - We took our 1st quarter assessment posttest today.
Science - None - We read about ecosystems, populations, and communities today. We made diagrams of these 3 terms in our science journals.
Social Studies - None - We finished reading about immigrants that came of the United States today. We read about artist Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze and writer Mary Antin. We sorted facts on these two immigrants for an in-class assignment today.
Reminder: No school Monday - Columbus Day
Fire Prevention Week
The Erie Fire Department visited our school today for Fire Prevention Week. They talked to the third graders about The Great Chicago Fire, what causes fires, and what to do in case of a fire. Here are some tips for you to discuss at home with your child:
- Practice getting out of the house! Have an escape route that includes more than one way to get out of the house. Also designate a safe spot to meet, and NEVER go back in the house!
- Sleep with your bedroom door shut, and feel the door with the back of your hand if there is a fire.
- Have smoke detectors on every level of the house, and outside of every bedroom. Be sure to change the batteries when you change the clocks for Daylight Savings Time.
- Call 9-1-1 for emergencies. Make sure your child knows his/her address! I know from a social studies assignment earlier this year that most of the students don't know this crucial information. Be sure to practice it at home!
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Lessons & Assignments Thursday, October 8th
Language Arts - study spelling and vocab - We continued editing student writing samples today. We also completed a spelling review sheet in class. Students listened to our weekly story on the iPads, and we took our skills test today. We will take our spelling and vocab tests tomorrow.
Math - None - We made corrections to the chapter 2 test today, and introduced chapter 3. We are starting multiplication, and notes were sent home today about skip counting practice.
Science - None - We started chapter 4 today. We will be talking about how living things interact in an ecosystem in this chapter.
Social Studies - None - We had a JA lesson with Mrs. Reed today.
Math - None - We made corrections to the chapter 2 test today, and introduced chapter 3. We are starting multiplication, and notes were sent home today about skip counting practice.
Science - None - We started chapter 4 today. We will be talking about how living things interact in an ecosystem in this chapter.
Social Studies - None - We had a JA lesson with Mrs. Reed today.
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Lessons & Assignments Wednesday, October 7th
Language Arts - None - We continued editing student writing samples today. We also practiced making compound sentences by moving around the room to find task cards, then combining the sentences on each card using a conjunction. The students did a great job working hard on this activity today! We listened to our weekly story on the iPads. We will have our skills test tomorrow. Students will be making and confirming predictions on the test. Mrs. Pratt's group read a story about transportation, and my group used our leveled readers to practice fluency self assessments using PhotoBooth.
Math - None - We took our chapter 2 test today.
Science - None - We took our chapter 3 test today.
Social Studies - None - We read about immigration today. We learned about immigration to the United States during the late 1800's and early 1900's. We discussed the importance of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. We also took a virtual field trip of Ellis Island.
Math - None - We took our chapter 2 test today.
Science - None - We took our chapter 3 test today.
Social Studies - None - We read about immigration today. We learned about immigration to the United States during the late 1800's and early 1900's. We discussed the importance of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. We also took a virtual field trip of Ellis Island.
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Red Carpet Readers
Congratulations to Erich, Gwyn, and Peyton for meeting their 1st quarter AR goals!
Way to go 3rd graders!
Lessons & Assignments Tuesday, October 6th
Language Arts - None - We continued editing student writing samples today, and worked on creating more compound sentences. We listened to our weekly story on the iPads, and finished our comprehension questions. We also read our companion story on Frank Lloyd Wright today.
Math - None - We continued reviewing for tomorrow's test today. Review sheets were completed in class, and sent home to study tonight. We also started our Soar to Success lessons on the laptops.
Science - None - We played a review game for tomorrow's test. We will take our chapter 2 test over types of animals tomorrow.
Social Studies - None - We read about people learning new customs when they move to a new country. Students completed a lesson worksheet in class today.
Math - None - We continued reviewing for tomorrow's test today. Review sheets were completed in class, and sent home to study tonight. We also started our Soar to Success lessons on the laptops.
Science - None - We played a review game for tomorrow's test. We will take our chapter 2 test over types of animals tomorrow.
Social Studies - None - We read about people learning new customs when they move to a new country. Students completed a lesson worksheet in class today.
Monday, October 5, 2015
Lessons & Assignments Monday, October 5th
Language Arts - None - We worked on editing some student writing samples today. We also continued practicing compound sentences. Students listened to our weekly story on their iPads, and started their comprehension questions.
Math - None - We tried out the Go Math app today, and started our chapter 2 review sheet. We will take our chapter 2 test on Wednesday.
Science - None - We completed a vertebrate/invertebrate picture sort today.
Social Studies - None - We read about why people would move to another town, or even another country today. We completed a Venn diagram together in class to compare and contrast the reasons.
Math - None - We tried out the Go Math app today, and started our chapter 2 review sheet. We will take our chapter 2 test on Wednesday.
Science - None - We completed a vertebrate/invertebrate picture sort today.
Social Studies - None - We read about why people would move to another town, or even another country today. We completed a Venn diagram together in class to compare and contrast the reasons.
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