Readers' Theater Plays

We've been practicing our fluency and expression on readers' theater scripts! We've even created scenery using pastel chalks. Next week we'll be performing them in our classroom for the entire third grade. Parents are welcome to attend. Below is the schedule for our performances.

Tuesday, May 29th - 9:15 a.m.
"Emperor's New Hair"
"Arthur's Halloween"

Wednesday, May 30th - 1:00 p.m.
"Dazzle"
"Click Clack Moo"
"The Gruffalo"

Mom and Me Poetry Tea

Thank you for attending our Mom and Me Poetry Tea last week. It was wonderful having so many special guests to honor.  We loved reciting poems for you, writing poems with you, reading poems to you, and enjoying brownies and punch.  Below are pictures of students with their special guests, as well as our Georgia O'Keeffe art. Happy Mother's Day!

Realistic Fiction Board Game Book Reports

Every student has chosen a realistic fiction book and checked it off with me.  For those who are ready to begin working on the actual game, here are some reminders.  The game should be simple, align with the story you read, and include at least 10 question cards with true/false or multiple choice answers.  Dice and game pieces are available at school to actually play the games.  Below are a few links if you're looking for board game templates or other ideas. Review the instructions in your homework folder and let your creative juices flow!

Board Game Template
Word Board Game Templates
Printable Board Games
More Board Games
Word Playing Card Template and Excel Board Game Templates

3rd Grade Graphing and Technology

We are currently studying data, graphing, and probability in math.  The students have learned the components of pictographs and bar graphs and how to gather data using tally charts.  They worked in groups of 2-3 to graph some of our class favorites! Then, they used a power point template to show their results.  Check out the link below to find out our favorite drinks, ice cream flavors, birds, holidays, sports, pets, dog breeds, subjects, colors, and candies!

Thank you!

 Flowers, notes, kleenex, fruit, green shirts, and a special lunch . . . sound like an island vacation? If you add dry erase markers, baggies, and disinfectant wipes to the list, it's Teacher Appreciation Week!  I just wanted to thank all of the students and parents for your kindness and thoughtfulness last week.  Our class enjoyed celebrating the teachers and secretaries at our school with special things each day.  I appreciate being appreciated:)

Amazing Current Events

This purpose of this post is to celebrate the fantastic current events we've had this month! Almost every single student remembered to write questions before writing answers on their current event page - - and the questions were well thought out!  Fantastic!  Many current event presentations have raised further questions, discussion, and reasoning among our classmates.  We love learning about interesting things happening in the world around us! I am so proud of the children for responsibly completing their current events, for carefully following directions, and for being clear and confident on their oral presentations.  I do believe I am seeing third graders prepare to enter the fourth grade!  Kudos!

Spring is Here!

Welcome back from Spring Break! I hope everyone had a relaxing time in all of that beautiful weather. We're working hard in 3rd grade to prepare for these students' first end-of-year test. In 2 1/2 short weeks, the fun begins. The children are looking forward to showing everything they've learned this year.  Check out the video below to see what else we've been doing this spring.