2,4,6,8,10 3rd grade is learning multiplication

Beginning day 1, 3rd graders are exposed to multiplication. Arrays, equal groups, factors, and products are just a few vocabulary words they hear frequently. Hands on learning in math is a great visual for the students to understand the concept.

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Save Pythias!

In our Open Court reading text, we read “Damon & Pythias”, a Greek legend set on the island of Sicily. The story represents what true friendship means. This gave me an opportunity to throw in a fun STEM investigation, Save Pythias! This activity included building community, engineering design, and Greek legends! Based off of the popular Save Fred activity, this includes a fun twist.

Poetry Cafe is underway!

A tradition every 3rd grader looks forward to is, Poetry Cafe! Within a 3 week study of poetry, students not only read and learn many poetic devices, but write a few poems, too! Last week we read poetry outside a few days while the weather was cool. It’s so nice to escape the classroom from time to time!☺️

We will host a Poetry presentation next week for our parents. We plan to record it and upload to our St. James YouTube channel.