Students learn about the connection between addition and multiplication

We had a marvelous Monday in third grade today! 

We made a connection between addition and multiplication. That is why facts are so important. It makes the next step easier. 

We took our Istation reading test today. 

We also had a mini science lesson today. Wen watched, and talked about, why schools were invented. We also discussed if computers/programming classes were offered so many years ago, and why they were not. 

We have our spelling list in our daily folders. There are actually three weeks' worth. But I have put dates on them, so you will know which ones they need to study any given week. 

We read Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse today, and discussed inference. They brought the book home to read to you, or to be read to you. 

Please remember to check your child's daily folder each day. There is a keep and return side.

Have a great evening, and try to stay cool!

A note to parents from Mrs. Christian

I had multiple tests/doctor appointments today, so I was gone. I multi-tasked so I didn’t have to mess up multiple days.

Students learn about syllables, do math review

We had a great day to day in third grade!

I started the testing to see where each student is in reading. It helps me now what I need to work on with each individual child. 

We worked with syllables today. We worked with counting syllables, not marking them in a word. We read our "Chrysanthemum" book chorally (outloud and together). We made a pocket chart and placed words from the story in the correct slot. 

In math we did another addition practice page. We are going to introduce multiplication a little earlier, but I want to make sure we have our addition and math facts down. If they do, it helps in multiplication and division. 

Have a great evening.

Third graders talk about what makes a great reader

We have our third day out of the way. We are getting into our routine and remembering school procedures. 

If anyone would like to donate snacks we would appreciate it. They have to be individually packaged, and store-bought. They are a little hungry during the day, and it is hard to think when you are hungry. We have an apple allergy in our classroom, so that includes apple sauce.

Today in reading we went over what makes a great reader. We decided that great readers make predictions, ask questions, focus (in the zone), make connections, think about the characters, visualize, and infer. We read a book, then did an activity that discussed the beginning, middle, and end. We also brought home a book to read. There is a note for you to sign after your child has read it to you. If your child is still struggling, then you may choose to read it to him, or take turns reading with him. 

They started earning (play) quarters today. There are different items they may save for. 

We put together our daily folders and will continue to add to those. Look for them each day. When you are through, make sure your child puts it back in his backpack. 

We also did a subtraction check-up. We didn't get to finish the whole lesson, as it was a two-parter. So we did just the solving today, tomorrow, we will continue and finish.

We will be doing some individualized testing this week to see who needs what in instruction.

Have a great evening with your family.