Another week down in 3rd grade! Third graders have been busy starting a new writing project, solidifying measurement concepts, and even working on their collaboration skills with break out boxes. Writer’s workshop this week was dedicated to a dying art… Cursive! Third graders took part in a debate regarding whether or not cursive should still be taught in school. Students read an article with information on both sides of the argument and watched some local news clips on the subject. They then began crafting essays titled Cursive: Should it stay, or should it go? I’m sure many of you have a strong opinion on the subject… feel free to ask your third grader about theirs! In math this week, we focused on measurement concepts like mass, length and volume. Third-graders practiced this hands-on with pan balance scales, measuring tapes, and even with our classroom sink! Third graders learned conversions for grams, millimeters, and milliliters. They then practiced this in multi-step word problems. We will continue with these concepts into next week. When we return from winter break, we’ll begin our study of fractions. Third graders also had the chance to participate in a high-energy, collaborative activity this week… break out boxes! The boxes are similar to an escape room with clues, locks, and a problem to solve. The only difference is that it’s all in a box. Students took on the challenge and worked to solve complex riddles together. Some groups broke open their boxes, and many were close! We will use the break out boxes again in January, with a problem and clues tailored to our endangered animals unit. Next week is our last week of school before winter break. On Friday, we will be celebrating students’ hard work with a winter-themed movie day in our pajamas! Third graders will enjoy movie theatre popcorn while watching the Netflix hit, Snow Buddies. We’ll also be doing some arts and crafts. It will be a fun day! Business:
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Mrs. Minatta is a third grade teacher at Cottonwood Creek Elementary. See and read all about what third graders are up to throughout the school year! Archives
March 2021
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