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
Leaves Inflatable Monkey Monkey “whirls” Green Table Clothes Safari Hats Binoculars Ivy Vines Hanging Vines Jungle Backdrop Jumanji Book Zathura Book I usually try and by the book used! There are several options on Amazon for less than $2.00! ESCAPING JUMANJI: Students work through each “escape” and place their game pieces on…
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…
Story Taco-Fiesta Transformation
FIESTA letters and Cacti Maracas Mini Hats Photo Booth Props Fiesta Backdrop Papel Picado Banner Sombrero Headbands Table Runner Paper Fans FIESTA MUSIC ON YOUTUBE Lesson Ideas: The Story Taco Students create a story taco based on the elements of a book or story. Each ingredient in the taco is a different story element: character,…