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Sea Turtle Fundraiser

I am so proud of my amazing 3rd graders for taking the initiative to help the sea turtles!  I love that they are trying to make a difference.  In order to help the sea turtles, our class wants to adopt a sea turtle through the SC Sea Turtle Hospital.  Our first fundraiser will be selling sea turtle ornaments.  Please help my sweet kids make a difference by purchasing one of these to put on your tree!  They are $5 each and will be sold through December 12th.

Arrays Everywhere

Yesterday, we learned about arrays.  We took a walk through the school to find arrays and discussed them when we came back to the room.  Today, we used arrays to help us solve multiplication problems in math stations.  You can extend this at home by looking for arrays when you are out.  Ask your child what multiplication sentence the array shows.  

   

Wonderful Wednesday

On this "Wonderful Wednesday", I would like to hear what you enjoyed most about your Thanksgiving break.  You can comment on the post below or write your response in your planner under Wednesday.  I will check these tomorrow and students who respond will receive a homework pass for an ENTIRE night of homework.  :) 

Happy Thanksgiving

I hope that you enjoy this special time with your families! 

 

Native American Villages

Today, my students began building their Native American homes.  They brought in supplies to create their homes and other aspects of their culture.  They were coming up with some creative ideas today.    I can't wait to see the finished product!  

Blast From the Past

We are having a great time learning about what life was like for Native Americans and colonists!  

Thursday Giveaway

It's that time again!  To receive today's prize, a lunch buddy pass, you must either comment on this post or write your comment in your planner under Thursday.  If you could be an animal, which would you be and why?  In order to comment you will have to have a Google email account.  I can't wait to see what animals you choose!  

Sea Turtle Snack

Check out our cute sea turtles!

Tuesday Giveaway

If you have read this post, write "Save the sea turtles!" in your planner under Tuesday.  I will check planners tomorrow to see who has our secret message.  Anyone who has it will get a homework pass for one assignment.  😄

Let's Talk About Math!

We are learning to talk to each other about our thinking.  The students each solved a subtraction problem on their own.  Then, they shared their work with a classmate.  It is great to see them learning from each other.  

Turtle Tidbits

I am so excited to share our student blog with you.  The kids have been using the computer during their literacy station time to share some facts they have learned about sea turtles.  I just love seeing them share all that we've learned with everyone. 

Here is the link to our page:  Mrs. Padgett's Kidblog

Turtle Time

Today, we kicked off our PBL by creating the ideal habitat for a sea turtle.  The students have been reading all about sea turtles for the past week so they were ready to put their knowledge to the test.  After creating their habitats, the students voted on the habitat that they thought would best meet the sea turtles needs.  This habitat will be displayed in our immersion center.  The kids and I are excited about learning more about sea turtles.  Be on the lookout for a new addition to our blog soon.  The kids will be creating their own blogs about what they have learned about turtles.  

Addition Strategies

This week we will begin focusing on strategies we can use to solve addition problems.  Today, the students solved a word problem using a strategy of their choice.  Tomorrow, we will begin using the base ten addition strategy to solve addition problems.  The link below will show you a few of the methods your child might use at home over the next few weeks to add. 

Addition Strategies

Animal Project Example

This is an example of a student completed animal project. This will give you a better idea of what the final product will look like.  Let me know if you have any questions.

The illustration should be labeled.

Students will need to use complete sentences and include the number of details that were given on their rough draft.

Number Lines for Rounding

This is our final week on rounding.  We will have a test later this week.  I have included a link to a demonstration of how we have been using a number line to round to the hundreds.  I hope this will help you to better understand what your child is doing in the classroom.

Using a Number Line to Round

Arrrrrrrrrrr......It's a Pirate's Life For Us!

The kids looked great today dressed in all of their pirate gear!

We got to enjoy an educational and entertaining play about a pirate who needed to learn how to conserve natural resources.  Ask your kids ways that we can save our natural resources!

SC Regions

Today the students worked on finishing their regions posters to share their research with the class.  Look in your child's S.S. Notebook to see what they've learned so far.  

Goodies with Grandparents

I loved meeting some of the grandparents of my sweet 3rd graders today!  

SC Regions

We have been learning about our great state.  I hope you enjoy this song we've been practicing to learn the 6 regions in SC. 

 

A Class Divided

Looks like our class is divided on which team to pull for this year!  

Numbers Everywhere

Last week, we used our base 10 blocks to help us gain a better understanding of how place value affects the value of a number.  We will continue to learn more about this throughout the upcoming week.

What's Happening This Week

I have attached a link to our weekly newsletter.  There is some important information on this for you to look over. 

Newsletter

A Great Start

Our first week was a great way to start off our year.  I loved seeing all of the great things the students shared with their "Me Bags"!  We really learned a lot about each other with these and found that many of us had some things in common.

 

The students also spent some time with their "lollipop buddies"  seeing what they had in common.
                        

                                                                                                

                                                                         

On Friday, we showed our school spirit by wearing our Oakland shirts/colors.

After a great first week, I can't wait to see what this week has in store for us!  I am so excited about continuing to grow and learn with this sweet group of 3rd graders.  

Rules to Live By

Today was a great first day back.  We had lots of fun learning a little about each other.  I am excited to get to know each of my kiddos a little better as the year goes on.  We spent a lot of time today talking about our classroom rules, the most important of which is to have good character.  The students shared what they thought it meant to have good character and we discussed why it is important.  Below is a video from kid president sharing his ideas about 20 things we should say more often.  I love watching his videos because they are such a great reminder of things that we sometimes forget as adults (with a little much need humor included).  It is amazing how insightful our kids can be when we take the time to listen to what they have to say.  I'm excited about what my sweet 3rd graders and I are going to learn from each other this year.

Welcome Aboard!

I am excited to welcome a new group of 3rd graders to my classroom!  I can't wait to meet all of you and begin our adventure together.  I am so blessed to be able to spend my summers making memories with my family. Check out some of the fun times we've had this summer.

My boys and I have spent lots of time at the pool, but don't expect me to look too tan because I spent most of that time holding my little one.  My oldest son, Austin, has been perfecting his backward dive.

 

1st boat ride
  

I got to see my youngest son, Hayden, experiences some new things for the first time.  I was thrilled to get to see him take his first steps this summer. He will be turning one on August 12th.   

1st trip to the zoo

1st time in the ocean

My husband & I took the boys to visit the beautiful city of Charleston.  We loved walking along the Battery and enjoying the beauty of God's creation.  There are so many things to see when you visit this historic city.  

While we were there, we took a boat ride out to Fort Sumter to learn more about our state's fascinating history.   I will definitely be sharing some pictures with you all when we get to our Civil War unit.

 I hope your summer has been as fantastic as mine!  I can't wait to hear all about the wonderful things you've done this summer with your southern gents and belles.  Feel free to share some of the memories you've made with your families this summer.