It was a jam-packed week; it's hard to believe it was only 4 days. We had our first fire drill and our first spelling and dictation test and did on-line activities in the computer lab. Academically ...
We completed our first unit in math and moved onto place value with "the chair game" and "trash ball". We looked at rounding and estimation which will continue next week.
In our study of forms of energy, we made a lot of noise (while learning that vibration creates sound) and enjoyed a sweet treat as we demonstrated thermal energy
We continue to look at fiction in Reading and learn how to expand and improve our personal narratives with details and word choice.
Next week we'll shift our focus to Social Studies during Freedom Week.
Third grade got new Chromebooks this year, so we'll learn how they differ from the desktops and attempt to join the Salamander Google Classroom.
In terms of how the class is running, I'd say we're at about 80%. Third grade is an increase in academic pace and rigor and some students are having difficulty with the structure. I assure you this will change and that they will begin to appreciate their own efforts in rising to the challenge. I've seen it happen over and over again.
Please encourage independence! If your child asks you what time it is, point at the clock. Have them participate in household jobs -- without pay, just because they are a member of the family. Let them fold laundry, help with dinner and record their own reading log. It absolutely will not be perfect, but that's learning!
Enjoy your weekend.
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