Third Grade is the BEST because...

Think back over your 3rd Grade Year. What were some of your favorite things? What have you learned? What will you never forget?

Zoo America Field Trip

On our field trip to Zoo America we learned more about habitats of North American animals. Tell me your favorite parts! Which animals did you like best AND what kind of habitat do they live in?

Remember we saw a special educational program where the zoo keeper let us see some animals up close like the trantula, skunk, snake, and frog. We also toured the zoo and saw animals like owls, bison, mountain lions, gray wolves, otters, turtles, snakes, alligators and more!

April Fools!!!

Today is April Fools Day!
tell me a favorite April Fools Day joke. Did it happen to you or did you fool someone else?

The Mysterious Giant of Barletta by Tomie dePaola

How did the Mysterious Giant save the town of Barletta? Tell me the steps he took in order.

DOGZILLA!!! by Dav Pilkey

We have learned about FANTASY and REALISM while reading the goofy story Dogzilla by Dav Pilkey. Tell me one example of fanstay and one example of realism from the story in a comment below.

EXTRA CREDIT - check out the Dogzilla website for more goofy fun!

LISTEN

Click on science story to listen to a story about coordination. You will need to select "MEDIA"from the box on the left and then select "AUDIO STORIES." Chose the Investigation 4 Coordination Story.

Listen to the story and then tell me 2 things you learned from the story.

Freckle Juice, 26 Fairmount Avenue, Amber Brown & The Mouse and Motorcycle Chapter Books

What book are you reading?

What PROBLEM is the main character having?

What advice do you have for him/her?

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!!

Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
write me a poem,
and I'll write to you too!

write a Valentine message or poem to a friend!

The Mouse and the Motorcycle Predictions

What predictions do you have about the characters, setting, and plot?

Amber Brown Is Not A Crayon Predictions

What predictions do you have about the characters, setting, and plot?

26 Fairmount Avenue Predictions

What predictions to you have about the characters, setting, and plot?

FRECKLE JUICE PREDICTIONS

What predictions do you have about the characters, setting, and plot?

Today, January 20, 2009, is a day in history. President Barack Obama will be sworn into office today. He will be the first African American President of the United States of America. What will you remember most about today?

Martin Luther King, Jr.

On Monday, January 19th we will celebrate and remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Write a comment with one or two facts about why he is famous and important to American's today.

Happy Holidays!

Since we have just learned about several different holidays and all the many ways to celebrate them, lets share how you celebrated! What holiday did you celebrate? Tell me something special you did for that holiday.

Marley & Me

Marley & Me Scrapbook

Marley the fun loving dog who always seems to find trouble is based on a true story! Click on the link above to view a scrapbook of the real Marley with his owner who happens to be the author of the book, John Grogan.

Do you have a funny animal pet story? Share!

Anthony Reynoso: Born to Rope

We just read about Anthony Reynoso, a young boy and expert roper. Roping is a family tradition. His gradfather roped, his father roped, and now he does.

What are you born to do?

Tell me about something your grandparents taught your parents and now your parents are teaching you.

Bones Quiz

What Are You Thankful For?

Thanksgiving is this week. It's a time to be thankful for all the wonderful things you have. What are 3 things you are thankful for?

Class,

We have just read The Keeping Quilt by Patricia Polacco. Name 3 uses of the quilt throughout the years.

BONES

Class,

We are beginning the exciting unit on the Human Body in FOSS Science Class. How many bones do you think are in your body? Make a prediction!!

Elections

Class, we just learned all about Presidential Elections. Tell me one new fact you learned.

WELCOME!

Welcome to Ms. Arthur's Third Grade Class!! I am so excited you are in my class. We are going to have so much fun this year. What would you like to learn about in 3rd grade?