A VIRTUAL CINCO DE MAYO A little history to get you started: Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. The day, which falls on Tuesday, May 5 in…
The Grinch Activities
HELP THE GRINCH GROW HIS HEART–BY READING! We had a special visitor in our classroom this week! I asked students if they noticed any any new students in our class today and they immediately shouted “THE GRINCH!!” We started off the week by reading the book “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and discussing the story…
Third Grade Text Features
The Jurassic Park Transformation: Binoculars 12 Pack Safari Hats Dino Photo Props Backdrop T-Rex Inflatable Leaves Dino Footprints — included for DIY on TPT Small Puck Lights Dino Eggs SNAPSHOT OF OUR TEXT FEATURE WEEK: Day One: Welcome to the park! Students train to become Archeologist by studying and practicing making text features using…
Jumanji Escape Room
Point of View and Perspective
Day ONE: On day one I introduce perspective by explaining that students and teachers have different perspectives. I ask students these questions: What were you thinking when you woke up this morning? I don’t want to go to school! Let me sleep a little more! What were you thinking when you walked into the room…
An INFERENCING Week at a GLANCE
Day One: On day one I begin by having students create an Interactive Notebook page in their reading notebooks. They will use this as a guide throughout the week! I use THIS one. Tips for interactive notebook: It always takes WAY TOO long for coloring and cutting. I have to set a timer for my kiddos. I’ll…