Addition Algorithms

Yesterday we started our unit on addition with regrouping. The students had the opportunity to show the strategy they use to add with regrouping. 

The students shared their addition strategies with the class.

Mrs. Padgett, a 3rd grade teacher, created a tutorial on the various addition algorithms for your reference at home.

http://www.showme.com/sh/?h=o7l9gXI

Week 7

Week 7 Newsletter


Good morning! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. The newsletter is attached on the above hyperlink. Be sure to refer to the electronic copy or the hard copy in your child's STAR folder for test dates, upcoming events, and a glance at our curriculum this week.


We will begin introducing addition strategies. I will provide a link for you that will include a tutorial video on the various addition strategies. I encourage you to use this as you assist your child with math homework.


Also, be on the look out for our Daily 5 stations and how we are utilizing the blending learning approach to make our instruction more time efficient. Each child can work at their own pace using this teaching approach. I am excited to begin utilizing this in other content areas as well.


Have a wonderful week!

Pirate Day!

If you have ever read, How I Became a Pirate, you probably know that pirates have a reputation for not doing homework, not brushing their teeth, and not eating veggies. Our crew dressed the part of pirates, and even said a few Pirate phrases, but their garb didn't stop them from working hard!

By the way, Why do Pirates say "Arrr!"... or did they really say it? We found the answer on Wonderopolis. Click on the link to find out for yourself! Shiver me Timbers, I think you will be surprised!

And this Pirate belongs to me! :) 

We had a great day ye Mateys!

Week 6

Good morning! I hope you found fun and rest over the weekend! This morning I read my daily devotion, "Lord Unrush Me". How powerful are these 3 words on a Monday morning? That is my hope this week for our crew. I hope that despite the busyness, we can find time to enjoy one another's company, develop a thirst for knowledge, and live out our goals of being the best "me" that we can be.


Click on the link for our Newsletter. If you find that it is not opening, please email me and let me know. I forgot to click "share" on a few of the previous links.


Check back as we read and respond to our two inspiring texts this week. The students are eager to learn what our Project will be on... maybe I will post a hint on Friday?!?! :)


Have a fabulous, Unrushed week!

Special Read Aloud

We were very honored to have Dr. Patterson visit our class on Wednesday to read a book titled, Exclamation Mark, about an exclamation mark that just wanted to blend in and not stand out. He was denying who he truly was meant to be. 

We loved this book so much that we are reading it next week along with the text, What Do You Do With An Idea? 

Thank you, Dr.Patterson! 

Regions Vocabulary Review

We have our Region Vocabulary quiz scheduled for Thursday. Your child should have their Social Studies Journal in their book bags. They only need to focus on the vocabulary and identifying the 6 regions for the quiz (Do not focus on the specific details of each region for now).


Here are two helpful videos for vocabulary and regions review!

And here is our fun Regions song again!

 

Something to Tweet (and blog) About!

Our Crew is visiting www.wonderopolis.org in their Daily 5 Stations. We are focusing on how to research about animals we are interested in learning more about. The students performed this research independently and recorded 1-2  facts on their Twitter Page! Enjoy!

Identifying the Main Idea and Supporting Details

The students are enjoying Daily 5 Stations! Currently, we are focusing on reading informational articles . We are learning how to identify the meanings of words using the context, identifying main idea and supporting details, and also writing reflections on the articles. This work is preparing them for our upcoming PBL. We will 'adopt' a species to research and raise awareness on "How people affect Animals", specifically their habitats and as a result, adaptations.
Continue to follow this as we become activists and a voice for the animals that cannot speak for themselves.


Our reading test has been postponed until next week. We will be ready to test next Friday, September 19th.
Below is an example of the passage the students are reading to identify main idea. There will be a similar passage on the test.


Main Idea Practice

Weekly Update

 I hope you all had a fabulous weekend. We have a lot of exciting things planned this week. Be sure to check your child's homework planner and STAR Folder each night.

 

• Graded tests are in their STAR Folders today. Please review and sign the parent signature page. If you have any questions, please contact me.
• Goodies with Grands is Thursday morning at 7am.
• Please see our Newsletter  for details on our current units of study.

Upcoming Tests this week:
Tuesday- Number of the Day
Thursday- SC Dailies
Friday- Reading (Nonfiction Article/Text Features)
             Spelling

 

 Have a great week!

Region Expert Groups

The students proudly worked in their expert groups yesterday. Each group will begin presenting their region on Monday.

Their presentation will include major cities, industries, landforms, natural resources, and other important and fun facts about their region.

Here is the Blue Ridge region!

Piedmont!

Sandhills!

Coastal Zone

We completed the Inner and Outer Coastal Plains together as a class.

I am excited for our crew to take the Driver's Seat and teach their friends!

Check back to see their presentations soon!

The Value of Each Digit

Our crew did a great job of sorting the numbers to identify the value of each digit! Tomorrow they will use these strategies to identify incorrect values and critique. Check back with us! 

Weekly Update

Week 3 Newsletter

 

I hope you all enjoyed wonderful, long weekend! I am excited to begin this short week! We have so many exciting things planned.

 

• The students will begin working in their Daily 5 Stations this week. They will begin to take ownership of their learning. This is an exciting time for them. 
• We have three tests this week. Be sure to look at the newsletter and review their homework planners to help prepare your child for the test.
• Graded papers will go home today. Please be sure to sign the parent signature page and return the papers. I will keep the papers in a file for our records this year.
• As always, check our blog daily to see the exciting happenings and resources to study at home.

Have a great week!