Check In Time

Lets take this time to tell one another what we have been doing in the last week and a half. I have been reading, walking, and doing a lot of yoga. I have also been planning with the other third grade teachers your assignments for the next few weeks. I think you will enjoy them. I have also learned how to use Zoom, and I have been researching, reading, and watching videos on how to use remote learning. I have thought about each one of you and hope you are enjoying yourself. This would also be a good time to recommend a book for your classmates to read. I miss each of you, and I am looking forward to when we will all be back together. I have to admit it has been a little boring without school!!! Please tell me what you have been doing! It would be fun to reply to a few of your classmates as well, but remember to be use your on-line etiquette. 

Spring Break

Spring Break is around the corner!!! I know we are all excited to relax, sleep in, read and maybe even go on a trip. What are your plans for Spring Break? What are you most looking forward to?  Is there any particular book you can't wait to read? In four to five well-written sentences, please share with us your Spring Break plans and hopes.  Have a wonderful Spring Break and be safe!!!

Reading Strategies

As good readers we all use reading strategies to improve our reading skills and our reading comprehension. The most important part of reading is to understand what you are reading, and that is why we use reading strategies. It makes reading more enjoyable and a lot more fun when you connect to what you are reading and give a shout out to others about the great book you are reading. Please tell us about your favorite reading strategy or strategies that you use when you are reading and why you like them. Be sure to write four to five complete sentences with the correct punctuation and capitalization. 

Field Trip

We had a wonderful field trip to Jesse H. Jones park. We learned so much about the Native Americans and the pioneers. Please share some new learning you learned on this field trip. What was your favorite station? Please share using four to five sentences. Don't forget capital letters and end marks. 
Here are some words to help you jog your memory:
Ranger Jason and the Volunteers, Redbud Hill Homestead - a family home in the Wilderness, Life like a Pioneer of the 1820s and 30s, Log Cabin - split rail fence, kitchen Garden - Rosemary, plants for medicine, Smokehouse, bread oven, barn - wagon to town to get supplies, older boys slept up top, outhouse - corn cobs for toothbrush & TP, Pig pen - soap made from pig fat, blacksmith shop  - metal rod in the fire, hammered nails, lake - bathe 2 times a year; June weddings, feather quill to write, stage for dancing, feast,  social gatherings, marriages, bedding of leaves, wood slats & ropes, games - Cup & ball, corn toss, tug o’ war

Math Stations

We are really enjoying our math stations/math groups! Please share what you like about them so far. Do you have a favorite station? Do you have a favorite game? WHY do you like it?  What are some great strategies you like to use during problem solving? Share with me your favorite parts of math groups!  Please write four to five complete sentences. Make sure you use the correct capitalization and punctuation. 

Westward Expansion

We are just beginning our Westward Expansion unit! We know the pioneers were traveling in hopes of cheap and fertile land in Oregon!

What are you wondering about? What is some new learning you have from our reading from this week? Share with us at least three or four sentences of your wonders and new learning. Please read each other's comments and try not to repeat posts. Be sure to write in complete sentences with the correct capitalization and punctuation.

International Fair

I am exhausted from traveling to Austria and Brazil in the same week!  Let's share our new learning from both counties!

Also, please share your reflections from each country. What was your favorite thing to do, see or hear? Did anything surprise you? Did anything amaze you?  Tell us all about it! Write four to five complete sentences. Be sure to use capital letters and the correct end marks. 

My Top Ten List

I really love how the preacher listed 10 things about Opal's mom. For fun, you can experiment making a top 10 list about your mom, dad or any important person in your life.  Be sure to start with a capital letter and end with a period. You can read my list about my mom below. Enjoy!

Top Ten List about my mom…

1.       She loves my dad.

2.    She loves her three kids, grandkids and great grandkids.

3.    She loves to read.

4.    She can be funny.

5.    She is small.

6.    She doesn’t like to exercise too much.

7.    She is an excellent cook.

8.    She likes to hang out with her family.

9.    She is an awesome hunter.

10.  She is a great listener.

Brazil

We have been learning new information on the amazing country of Brazil! Many of us did not have very much background knowledge on this country including Mrs. O'Connell! If you would like to look up some information on your own about Brazil hit Brazil. This is a great video!!! Here is another Brazil Link you might like. It is written for kids with some awesome facts!

Please share at least three pieces of new learning that you know about Brazil and a few wonders or bits of backgrounds knowledge.  Make sure that you use the correct punctuation and write at least four complete sentences. 

We have been learning new information on the amazing country of Austria! Many of us did not have very much background knowledge on this country! If you would like to look up some information on your own about Austria hit Austria.  There are some more cool facts. 

Please share at least four pieces of new learning that you know about Austria and a few wonders or bits of backgrounds knowledge.  Make sure that you use the correct punctuation and write at least four complete sentences.