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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
Do you teach multiplication using arrays? Multiplication has always been a weakness of mine (something my family LOVES to tease me about) but I am bound and determined to make sure my thirds have a SOLID foundation of multiplication! One way we are building that foundation is by using arrays! Today, we spent the day building and re-building arrays using manipulatives…. Read More
Happy Saturday guys! I just finished my first week in 3rd grade and can I just say I am in love with my kiddos!? Who knew “big” 3rd graders were really 2nd graders at heart? 😉 We had a really busy week learning how to be a part of our 3rd-grade classroom community, but in between practicing those procedures and going through… Read More
I just need one more day between Sat and Sun... we could call it Funday! Anyone else?
It could be the pregnancy hormones, but I'm tearing up just reading the first few lines!
Autistic boy fails school exams – teacher sends him home with powerful letter that goes viral
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