So every once in a while, after 11 years of teaching, something hits me by surprise. At the beginning of the school year, I did a favor for the librarian at our school. In return, this week, she emailed me telling me that my class had been selected to do a virtual field trip in the library. I looked at my lesson plans, I was behind schedule on the pacing guide, but I said "why not?" Honestly when we walked into the library I … [Read more...]
Comparing Multiple Texts
One of the standards that we grade on our third grade report card involves comparing multiple texts by the same author. I try to do one author study each trimester and I have found that it helps my students grasp many skills that go along with Author's Craft as well. I try to pick authors who are gifted artists of their craft, so I am sure my choices are popular among other teachers as well. The last three author studies I have done include Jack … [Read more...]
GIVEAWAY: Classroom Signs to Match Your Color Scheme
GIVEAWAY! Do you need to spice up your walls? Check out my classroom mini posters! I'm going to be working on some new color schemes later this week! Comment below with the color schemes you'd like to see and you could win a FREE set for your classroom! I have them framed and hanging up in my classroom. My students love to refer to them and they really brighten up your classroom! I bought simple dollar store frames that had black matting in them. … [Read more...]
FREEBIE: Place Value Sorts: Computation and Comparing Numbers
At our school, we have a time designated at Math SGI, which stands for Math Small Group Instruction. This is the time that we focus on math intervention as well as independent work time. I find that my students are the most engaged when they are doing an activity or a game. One thing that my students love to do are math sorts. I introduced this new math game to my students and they loved it! I … [Read more...]
Narrative Writing: Gooney Bird Greene
At the start of the school year, we focus on narrative writing. We were fortunate enough a few years ago to attend a PD workshop hosted by Nancy Boyles. She was very passionate about writing and she showed us some very simple ways to help our students improve their narrative writing. She introduced us to her writing icons. This week I have been focusing on "Snapshots" and "Gestures" as my students are working on adding details and … [Read more...]
Author Study: Jack Prelutsky
Our school wanted us to be sure to incorporate more author studies. This coincides with our standards, as we are expected to see if our students are able to draw conclusions and generalize about authors and their works. One trimester I did an author study with Eve Bunting books and another trimester I did an author study with Patricia Polacco. I decided to add a poet to my author studies and settled on Jack Prelutsky! He is a favorite … [Read more...]
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