Multiplication Wrap Ups

We have been learning our multiplication and division facts by using fact families.  So far, we have learned how to multiply and divide by 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, and 10.  One of the best ways for us to practice our multiplication facts is to use the Wrap Ups.  It shows you where to start, and then you just say the math fact to yourself or aloud and match it up with the product (answer) on the right.  Then keep going until it is done.

You can also check the back to see if your answers are correct.  Below is an example from the addition set.  Multiplication Wrap Ups have the same kind of check system.

SUPER COOL COSI Astronomy Assembly!!!

We had a SUPER COOL assembly about astronomy brought to us by COSI.  The presenter talked to us about the planets and how they are super special.  We even got to see a bottle rocket launch!  That was really neat!  Then we got to go to  different stations and learn even more about space.  The stations taught us about the constellations, rocks and minerals, air pressure, light waves, remote-controlled rovers, gravitational pull, how much ten pounds would weigh on different planets, etc.  

We were able to have this assembly, as well as the Astronaut Assembly earlier in the year, through a grant that local farmers were able to get in order to bring more science-related opportunities to our students. We want to say THANK YOU to them! We really appreciate your support!  :)

We also want to say thank you to the many volunteers who came in to help with the stations.  :)

We Earned Our "Class Dojo Artsy Fartsy" Party!

This year, our class decided to use Class Dojo as a way to earn points for behavior (or lose points for consequences).  It also helps to let parents know their child is doing each day.  One of our reward parties (voted on by the students) is called "Artsy Fartsy" party.  This is where the students can unleash their creativity in any way that they want by creating anything their little hearts desire.  All supplies were furnished by Mrs. Pfeiffer--good thing she keeps a lot of "artsy fartsy" things.  :)  Below shows us in action, as well as our final creations.

Trying Something New:)

Mrs. Pfeiffer wanted to try something new, so she decided to have us read a story online ("Boom Town") and answer questions based on that story.  It was the first time that we had to use the computer to listen/read a story by video and pause or stop it when we needed to.  It was a good lesson on listening well the first time, paying attention the entire time, and going back and finding our answers using a digital resource.  It was a challenge, but we were up to it.  :)

IT'S "LUNCH BUNCH" TIME!!! YAHOO!!! :)

We LOVE "Lunch Bunch" time!  This is a reward that each student can earn monthly.  If you don't have three or more strikes during that month, then you get to participate in our "Lunch Bunch."  We get to carry our lunches to our classroom and watch a movie while we eat.  WE LOVE IT!!!!  :)

Happy Halloween! (Sorry for the Delay)

We had A LOT of fun at our annual Halloween Parade and party!  This is us as we are posing "in character."  :)

This was one of our games that we played during our Halloween party.  It was called "Spider Web."  Boy, we were just glad that we didn't have to untangle that web!  :)

Mrs. Pfeiffer and Mrs. Wilder as silly minions

"Kids on the Block" Came to 3rd Grade!

"Kids on the Block" came to the third grade classrooms to talk to us about how we should treat people who may be different than us.  This is a very special program that uses puppets to teach students about tolerance.

"Viewing a Kids on the Block performance is an unforgettable educational experience. The "kids" vividly and effectively model relationships between people, both with and without disabilities, by using frank and often humorous communication of facts and feeling between the puppet characters and the audience." 

-- quote from "Kids on the Block" website

Our students loved the puppets!  They enjoyed learning about each and every one of them, differences and similarities.  They also liked being able to ask them questions about their disabilities.