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We’ve been focused on all things geometry in the Applicious Classroom these past few weeks! After weeks of test prep and then actual testing, it’s nice to have finally returned to “normal” curriculum and infuse fun back into our block! Our curriculum outlines that students should be able to distinguish between different quadrilaterals based on their attributes of lines and… Read More
Ok… we are *this* close to finishing our State Testing! We took a break from testing on Friday, so I thought it would be a perfect time for some fun math review. We take our Math portion of the FSA on Monday and Tuesday. Yes… I know… I hope that my kiddos don’t eat jelly beans and chocolate eggs for… Read More
Whew! It’s been a busy week, I just *HAVE* to share all the measurement fun we’ve had these past few weeks! Last week, I shared how we worked through understanding capacity like scientists. Then, we were ready to move on to mass! Measuring Mass: Building Background To start, we discussed the units of measurement scientists use to measure the mass,… Read More
For the most part, third grade has been a HUGE learning experience. I often find myself having to “study up” on concepts before I teach them, especially in math. #teacherproblems. But when I saw that capacity was taught in MY third-grade curriculum, I jumped for joy! YEAH! Something I was used to teaching! Capacity (and actually ALL things measurement for that… Read More
Even though we just got back from Thanksgiving break and Christmas break is literally just around the corner (how can that be?!) we’re still working through content like it’s no one’s business. Who’s got down time in 3rd grade? #notthisteacher This week is all about solving multi-step word problems. Now, any teacher can tell you that word problems on their… Read More
Can you believe we are already half way through May? Time’s-a-tickin’! We only have 15 more days of school left. But, SHHHH! Don’t tell my kiddos!! Even though summer vacation is just around the corner, we’re still in full on learning mode in the Applicious classroom. For the past few weeks, we’ve been working on linear measurement To help practice… Read More
I just need one more day between Sat and Sun... we could call it Funday! Anyone else?
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Autistic boy fails school exams – teacher sends him home with powerful letter that goes viral
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