Our New Library

We are so excited for our new library leveled with books that are "just right" for our reading needs!!

Khan academy

The third graders are enjoying working on khan academy in computer lab.  Khan academy is a self paced google app that allows student to view videos, answer math problems, earn energy points, and badges  based on performance. 

Reader's Workshop: Buddy Reading

The students are amazing us with their awesome book conversations. They love buddy reading time and so do their teachers!!

Math stations

This week in our technology station student worked on www.sheppardsoftware.com playing balloon pop to master addition facts.

In partner math everyone loved playing addition war and we are becoming fluent in our math facts.

Dictionary Scavenger Hunts

The students went exploring through the dictionary practicing some of their new skills. 

Dictionary Scavenger Hunt

Students practiced using dictionaries with a fun scavenger hunt today.

Raz-kids.com

Today, students started using the Reading A-Z website: raz-kids.com. This website allows students to login and read books on their level. Students may also take quizzes and listen to books. Every time they do one of these activities, they can earn star points for their Rocket Room. Be looking for a parent letter to come home soon. Students are able to login at home and there is also an app available to download if you have a tablet or smart phone.

Schema!

Our students have been learning about schema this week. Schema is kind of like your mental filing cabinet. In other words, it's your prior knowledge or understanding of something. We discussed how good readers activate their schema before, during and after reading. Also, we are always adding to our schema as we learn, read and have more life experiences.

Baker's Dozen!

Mrs. Baker's homeroom class earned a special treat today. Whenever they receive compliments or praise for excellent hallway behavior, they earn a letter to eventually spell out "Baker's Dozen." These kiddos achieved this incentive in record time! Keep up the fabulous job, third graders! 

Mystery Reader

During the school year, we will periodically have mystery readers come in and read a book or two to us. Today's mystery reader was our very own principal, Mrs. Wagonfield! She chose books written by Robert Munch. The kids absolutely loved listening to her read these stories. Thank you, Mrs. Wagonfield!

Many thanks!

Thank you for sending in these supplies and taking time to read our third grade newsletters.

Partner math station

This week in our partner math station we are using dice to learn addition properties and dominoes to practice fact families.

Book Buddies

During Readers' Workshop, students are paired up with a buddy who reads on a similar level to read and have book discussions. They were so eager to finally get started. We love getting students excited about reading! Students are responsible for reading an agreed upon amount before their next meeting date so that they can actively participate in a discussion about their books.

Goals and Progress

The third grade students are taking ownership of their goals and progress this year. They are writing in their current levels and setting new reading goals for themselves.