50's Day
Fun February wraps up today with 50's day! Students enjoyed dressing up and listening to 50's music. Lunch time brought us burgers, fries, and root beer floats. Sixth grade really stepped up with kindness, and gave everyone a free float! In true keeping with 50's day, who would have guess that we had an internet outage, so nobody was using technology! YEAH for the good ole' 50's!
Fun February wraps up today with 50's day! Students enjoyed dressing up and listening to 50's music. Lunch time brought us burgers, fries, and root beer floats. Sixth grade really stepped up with kindness, and gave everyone a free float! In true keeping with 50's day, who would have guess that we had an internet outage, so nobody was using technology! YEAH for the good ole' 50's!
Learning about Rocks and Minerals
In science we have been learning about rocks and minerals. Students have learned we can determine what mineral we have by looking at how it cleaves; or shape it grows/breaks into, their luster; or shine, if there is a color streak, and hardness. We looked at some real examples, viewed them virtually, and discovered what every day items are made up of these minerals. Everyone enjoyed making their own crystals. The wait overnight was hard, but it was exciting to pull our creations out of their watery solution and see what had grown. Everyone was able to test their crystal for cleavage, luster, streak, and hardness!
In science we have been learning about rocks and minerals. Students have learned we can determine what mineral we have by looking at how it cleaves; or shape it grows/breaks into, their luster; or shine, if there is a color streak, and hardness. We looked at some real examples, viewed them virtually, and discovered what every day items are made up of these minerals. Everyone enjoyed making their own crystals. The wait overnight was hard, but it was exciting to pull our creations out of their watery solution and see what had grown. Everyone was able to test their crystal for cleavage, luster, streak, and hardness!
GERMS!
YUCK! Third graders took some time to learn about how germs and bacteria spread and grow. We were also able to see what some images of what common viral and bacterial illnesses look like when viewed under a microscope. It is amazing how pretty and colorful those nasty things can be. We learned what are the best ways to do our part, and keep from getting sick. Handwashing is the easiest way to begin! Students' hands were sprinkled with glitter to represent the germs. Afterwards, they tried different methods of washing their hands to see what removed them the best.
YUCK! Third graders took some time to learn about how germs and bacteria spread and grow. We were also able to see what some images of what common viral and bacterial illnesses look like when viewed under a microscope. It is amazing how pretty and colorful those nasty things can be. We learned what are the best ways to do our part, and keep from getting sick. Handwashing is the easiest way to begin! Students' hands were sprinkled with glitter to represent the germs. Afterwards, they tried different methods of washing their hands to see what removed them the best.
Heat and Light Energy
Learning about heat and light energy in science has taught us a lot. Our class was able to take time to put what we learned to the test by building habitats for penguins. Everyone had ideas, sketches, and designs. As you would guess, some ice penguins lost weight quickly until they were a puddle of water, but others stayed around for a long time! Great designs guys!
Learning about heat and light energy in science has taught us a lot. Our class was able to take time to put what we learned to the test by building habitats for penguins. Everyone had ideas, sketches, and designs. As you would guess, some ice penguins lost weight quickly until they were a puddle of water, but others stayed around for a long time! Great designs guys!
Bah Humbug!
Just what is a humbug anyway? What do they look like? Where do they live? What do they do? Here is what we think!
Just what is a humbug anyway? What do they look like? Where do they live? What do they do? Here is what we think!
Gobbler. Wobbers
Our short school week before Thanksgiving allowed us many opportunities to have fun while we learned. In science we learned about Turkeys and then made our own colorful Gobbler Wobblers!
Our short school week before Thanksgiving allowed us many opportunities to have fun while we learned. In science we learned about Turkeys and then made our own colorful Gobbler Wobblers!
The Native American Art Display Now on Exhibit
View our virtual art museum exhibit. Our class has some amazing artists that have designed their own recreations from the past! Amazing Art!!!!
View our virtual art museum exhibit. Our class has some amazing artists that have designed their own recreations from the past! Amazing Art!!!!
Native American Studies
Our class has been learning about various Native American Cultures. These Indian groups are from various areas throughout North America. Even though each group has special types of homes, customs, food, and ways of life, they all help a deep respect for nature. To honor the Creator for the beauty he gave them, they made their everyday items beautiful as well. Take a look at our class creating their own artful replicas!
Our class has been learning about various Native American Cultures. These Indian groups are from various areas throughout North America. Even though each group has special types of homes, customs, food, and ways of life, they all help a deep respect for nature. To honor the Creator for the beauty he gave them, they made their everyday items beautiful as well. Take a look at our class creating their own artful replicas!
Halloween Fun!
Here are some of our classmates looking fabulous in their Halloween costumes! Can you guess who they are?
Here are some of our classmates looking fabulous in their Halloween costumes! Can you guess who they are?
Learning about the Engineering Design Process
Science can be a ton of fun! We started learning about the scientific method and building paper airplanes. We are not studying the engineering design process by building lifeguard chairs. We will be comparing the two methods and learning about sketching. We have some great builders in action!
Science can be a ton of fun! We started learning about the scientific method and building paper airplanes. We are not studying the engineering design process by building lifeguard chairs. We will be comparing the two methods and learning about sketching. We have some great builders in action!
Our New Class:
We are off to a great year! Things may be a little unusual as far a procedures, masks, and such, but one thing never changes, we have a great group of third graders. I am so excited to get our classroom full of eager to learn students! Even though today was mostly about rules, procedures, and how to log in to Google Classroom, it was a great FIRST DAY!!!! Let's make this a fabulous year!
We are off to a great year! Things may be a little unusual as far a procedures, masks, and such, but one thing never changes, we have a great group of third graders. I am so excited to get our classroom full of eager to learn students! Even though today was mostly about rules, procedures, and how to log in to Google Classroom, it was a great FIRST DAY!!!! Let's make this a fabulous year!
Welcome to 3rd Grade!
It is hard to imagine how fast summer break seems to have gone, but here we are, ready for a new school year! I am sure this will be a fantastic year in every way. I am super excited to meet everyone and dive into many new and interesting activities. Some activities we will be trying will include testing out a new reading series called "Wonders," learning multiplication and division, plus creating several engineering design projects, just to mention a few! Sure, I know everyone might not feel as thrilled about school as I do, but I will try my best to make it all as fun and painless as possible.
You have likely heard it can be a tough transition from second grade to third grade and about the dreaded testing that third graders have to be involved in. Parents and students get pretty nervous with all the new things that will happen in this grade. I promise to make every effort to help us all be successful. Here is how we can make this year great: I count on parents to encourage their children often to be great listeners, to always try (even when it is hard), ask questions, and use time wisely in class. You can count on me to be there for your child and for you! I love trying to find ways to make learning as pleasant as possible and I want to keep families informed! I want you to know what is going on in our learning environment! There are many ways to know what is going on (this web page, Class Dojo, News notes, special notes, academic reports, Harmony On-line Grading, Weekly Homework logs, Weekly Mail/Progress Packets, etc.) These are ways I can make sure every family knows each week how their child is doing and what is happening in class. I also want families to feel like they can talk to me anytime as well. I do not feel bothered, so if you need me to answer questions, have concerns, or you just want to say things are going well, please do! Class Dojo is the easiest way to message me (see details below), but you can also call, visit, email, or send a note. You will hear back from me that same day. I truly believe if parents and teachers connect and work together, our kids are the winners!
It is hard to imagine how fast summer break seems to have gone, but here we are, ready for a new school year! I am sure this will be a fantastic year in every way. I am super excited to meet everyone and dive into many new and interesting activities. Some activities we will be trying will include testing out a new reading series called "Wonders," learning multiplication and division, plus creating several engineering design projects, just to mention a few! Sure, I know everyone might not feel as thrilled about school as I do, but I will try my best to make it all as fun and painless as possible.
You have likely heard it can be a tough transition from second grade to third grade and about the dreaded testing that third graders have to be involved in. Parents and students get pretty nervous with all the new things that will happen in this grade. I promise to make every effort to help us all be successful. Here is how we can make this year great: I count on parents to encourage their children often to be great listeners, to always try (even when it is hard), ask questions, and use time wisely in class. You can count on me to be there for your child and for you! I love trying to find ways to make learning as pleasant as possible and I want to keep families informed! I want you to know what is going on in our learning environment! There are many ways to know what is going on (this web page, Class Dojo, News notes, special notes, academic reports, Harmony On-line Grading, Weekly Homework logs, Weekly Mail/Progress Packets, etc.) These are ways I can make sure every family knows each week how their child is doing and what is happening in class. I also want families to feel like they can talk to me anytime as well. I do not feel bothered, so if you need me to answer questions, have concerns, or you just want to say things are going well, please do! Class Dojo is the easiest way to message me (see details below), but you can also call, visit, email, or send a note. You will hear back from me that same day. I truly believe if parents and teachers connect and work together, our kids are the winners!
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go…”
– Dr. Seuss
– Dr. Seuss
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Elementary Books Read Aloud Online
Here are a few links for online books that are available to various reading levels that John Wolf from Indiana Literacy Liaisons shared.
Children's Storybooks Online Many wonderful free childrens books are available to read at Children's Storybooks Online. Stories span age ranges from preschool to young adults.
SillyBooks Animated children's books, music, puzzles and children's games that teach young children to read and write.
Storynory Storynory has published a new audio story every week since November 2005. Our lead storyteller is Natasha whose lovely voice will charm and beguile you. We draw on fairy tales by theBrothers Grimm or Han Christian Anderson. We seek out unusual stories from around the world.
Storyline Online Streaming video program featuring famous people reading children's books aloud.
Signed Stories Hi! This is your website. It’s got lots of great books to see in sign language and subtitles. Hearing family and friends can listen to the stories too. You can all watch together! We’ll add more books. So keep coming back to see what’s new. Tell your friends … click on the windows… explore…and have FUN!
Just Books Read Aloud This site was specifically compiled to be ad free, clutter free, let children follow links to unintended locations free. The site is also JAWS compatible for visually impaired parents and students.
Here are a few links for online books that are available to various reading levels that John Wolf from Indiana Literacy Liaisons shared.
Children's Storybooks Online Many wonderful free childrens books are available to read at Children's Storybooks Online. Stories span age ranges from preschool to young adults.
SillyBooks Animated children's books, music, puzzles and children's games that teach young children to read and write.
Storynory Storynory has published a new audio story every week since November 2005. Our lead storyteller is Natasha whose lovely voice will charm and beguile you. We draw on fairy tales by theBrothers Grimm or Han Christian Anderson. We seek out unusual stories from around the world.
Storyline Online Streaming video program featuring famous people reading children's books aloud.
Signed Stories Hi! This is your website. It’s got lots of great books to see in sign language and subtitles. Hearing family and friends can listen to the stories too. You can all watch together! We’ll add more books. So keep coming back to see what’s new. Tell your friends … click on the windows… explore…and have FUN!
Just Books Read Aloud This site was specifically compiled to be ad free, clutter free, let children follow links to unintended locations free. The site is also JAWS compatible for visually impaired parents and students.
