Cursive Writing

There are certainly varying opinions on teaching cursive writing.  I feel that a brief instructional period is beneficial for students.  I spend 10-15 minutes a day 3-4 days a week for a few weeks in the middle of the year in grade 3.  I feel that students can easily learn the individual letters and then the connections.  We then practice writing our name as this is expected as an adult on many official documents.  Here is the cursive style that I use in the classroom.

Civil Rights Heroes

We have been reading, writing and watching videos to learn more about several heroes during the Civil Rights Movement.  Here are a few videos that we have recently enjoyed....

Math Fact Fluency

We have been busy memorizing our math facts for 2s, 3s, and 4s. Practicing these facts by singing provides a fun way to learn them.  Enjoy!

Writing Thank You Letters to Visitors

During Daily 5, we discussed the importance of showing appreciation when someone does something nice for us.  We have been extremely fortunate to have Mr. Durant share his love of nature and knowledge of life science as he visited our classroom for six weeks and presented his photographs. Miss Adams was a part of our classroom, and shared lessons with us in many different content areas. The Clif Foundations has shown incredible generosity by donating hundreds of books to our school and town library this year as we celebrate "The Year of the Book".

           

Independent Writing During Daily 5

Daily 5 is a time for independent practice with reading or writing while I work with groups of students. For the first round of D5, some students choose "Read to Self" and some students choose "Work on Writing". 

Work on writing can have many choices. Some include: poems, story writing, lists, opinion writing, notes, and letters. I am always amazed at the wonderful work that comes out of their independent time. Enjoy this snippet of a letter written by one student.....

Holiday Shoppe

The Groveton Elementary School PTO is having a time designated to holiday shopping. This is located in the portable classroom and will be open for several days (see image below).

They have many items on sale with prices ranging from $0.25 - $11.00 (explore the items below). Stop by and help support the PTO while checking some "to dos" off your list!

Holiday Concert

What a wonderful performance everyone did during the holiday concert! I was so proud to be a part of GES as we all showed off our singing and dancing talent. 

Also, some very special art was on hand demonstrating our art talent. I hope everyone took the time to view these great projects. Thank you, Mrs. Becker for all of your hard work!