We are using Calvin and Hobbes dialogue to practice fluency and accuracy. This is another instance of using different academic disciplines to practice creativity, collaboration, and reading skills.
Stay tuned for performances after April break!
Friday, April 19, 2013
Thursday, April 18, 2013
What a beautiful week!
Throughout this week so much has happened. We have worked with fractions, created writing from observations, had a celebrity guest-teacher, presented our Lego robots to the other third grade class, enjoyed book time, and so much more.
In math we are working with fractions. This can be a complicated and convoluted subject for third graders. So far, however, many students are gaining a grasp on this concept. We are using faction sets to learn about equivalent fractions. We are playing matching games to familiarize ourselves with different ways to represent fractions. We are also learning the nuanced vocabulary of fractions. For a demonstration ask your student what a vinculum is.
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| Fraction memory, and Billy pointing at me standing on a table. |
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| This is faction dominoes! |
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| A close up view of fraction memory. |
We also have been using our own observations as a basis for some informational writing. On Tuesday, our celebrity guest-teacher (Mrs. Anastasia) worked on an inquiry with students. Some of the observations they made are recorded in the following photograph:
Based on these observations, and conversations throughout the week, do you know what experiment was done? If not check with your student as it was quite memorable.
We have completed another cycle of integrated education technology. We, again, built some Lego robots and shared these robots with the other third grade class. Our work with Legos and Arlyn has really made our community stronger, and enhanced many student's problem solving skills, as well as, presentation skills.
Book time is an important part of every day in our class. During book time students explore books of their choice, book group books, and meet in small groups for individualized instruction. This time is right after our morning meeting and is a gentle and is a gentle and relaxing way to begin our days at school.
I trust that all of you will have a relaxing and refreshing break, and I am excited to start our spring off in a week!
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Monday, April 15, 2013
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
New Book Group books, and teambuilding!
Today was quite a day. We started talking about fractions, started some new book group books, did some team building and so much more. First of all it has great to sit down and meet with some if you so far, and I look forward to seeing the rest of you throughout the week. We are beginning a new investigation in math, and will be focussed on fractions. Check with your student for an explanation of the "vinculum." We also started reading some new book group books, it always amazes me how voracious third graders are to get their hands on these!
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| Digging into our mew books. |
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| Wylder is into it! |
We also spent some time this afternoon team- building. We have been working on group cohesion throughout the year, and have become a very caring and kind community.
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| Trying to untangle arms whilst retaining a hold on the rope. |
Pease check back throughout the week to see what else is going on!
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