3B's October Beginning

Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!  It was very cold in 3B today.  It was like we were studying on the tundra with permafrost beneath our feet!  We have been studying different habitats and logging information about their physical characteristics, animals and plants, and adaptations that the animals and plants have.  We created a polar habitat on the side of our classroom and took turns bundling up and chilling out in the artic-like habitat.  The students did a terrific job sharing facts and information with each other.  Be sure to ask our kids about this activity!

Our polar exploration followed our study of the pond habitat.  We focused on this habitat for a couple of days earlier this week and "rapped" it up with The Pond Rap....3B style.  True talent came out and we enjoyed working together!

We took our Wednesday spelling test this morning and are all set for list #7.  Please let me know if you have any questions about ways to study for spelling tests. 

Many of us are reading How To Be Cool In Third Grade and discussing comprehension questions.  Some of the students are reading Fudge-A-Mania with a small group and enjoying the humor and discussions with it.

We switched our writing schedule and we are beginning the day with our Writer's Workshop.  Every student should be able to discuss what they are writing about.  Our focus has been developing a clear beginning, middle and end.  We are planning out our thoughts on a "road map" before we start writing our piece.

3-G math students will have a Math test on Thursday, October 7th and 3-B math students will have a Math test on Friday, October 8th.  :)

Brandon was our Classmate of the Week last week and Lindsay has been our featured friend this week.  We will pick a stick to find out who will have the next turn.  :)

A special thanks from 3B for the fabulous class party on September 24th!  It was a real fun party and enjoyed by ALL!  We are looking forward to Mrs. Hus sharing an Art Awareness lesson with us this Thursday!  We appreciate all of the parent support and encouragement thus far.  We have enjoyed our Mystery Readers and the many extra helping hands that have helped us.

Happy Fall!

Mrs. Bischoff and 3B