3rd Grade
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The Imagination Machine
We recently had an assembly by “The Imagination Machine” brought to us by our PTA. The students really enjoyed it and afterward they were tasked with writing their own stories. After we brainstormed of “who, what, where” students wrote, and had a good time doing so. They practiced the writing process and improved their pieces.…
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Yoobi
We were recently were gifted with a box of supplies from Yoobi. The class was surprised and thrilled to get such lovely new school supplies. They were just in time too, we were about to color and sort triangles and quadrilaterals! Thank you Yoobi!
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Happy New Year!
School is back in session and we are back at school learning and working on our Common Core standards for 3rd grade. I know how excited the kids are after a long break and I wanted to give them a couple of opportunities to share in fun ways. First I told the class they would…
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Hispanic Heritage Month
The Fontana Teacher’s Association has released information that its Hispanic Heritage Month Contest is now open! Hispanic_Heritage_Month_Flyer_2014 Hispanic_Heritage_Month_Guidelines_Rubric_2014 I will be working with the class on entries for the essay and multimedia categories for sure, but you are more than welcome to work on an entry at home with your child and send them to…
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Summer Slump
Hello Everyone! I am often asked about educational apps and programs for students. I wish I knew them all well. There are so many great programs out there! One site I personally turn to when evaluating technology for my 9 year old son is Common Sense Media. They have a great guide on avoiding the…
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Class News for May 16th
Hello Families! As we come up on the last several days of school I have decided there will no longer be any “official” homework. Instead I am sending home easy to do science projects and math art for students and families who still want something to work on. Any work completed will be worth ClassDojo…
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21st Century Learners
I am presently attending online classes at Grand Canyon University to earn my Master’s in Educational Technology and I am very excited about the way it is already getting me thinking. It was just what I had hoped for in bringing back some of my passion for teaching had been killed due to the drastic…
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Class News
Several Dorothy Grant 3rd graders were recently honored for their essays and art created in honor of the Fontana Teachers Association’s Black History Month Essay, Visual Arts, and Media Presentation Contest entitled “Civil Rights in America.” I had the pleasure of working with all the 3rd graders on this project and the following students’ work…
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Fraction Tiles
On tonight’s homework you may need to use fraction tiles to compare fractions. Here are some links that may help: Virtual Fraction Tiles Printable Fraction Tiles ~ Mrs. Ruiz
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Multiplication Monsters
I have been a bit late in getting this going, but I finally have had enough time to set it up so I present MULTIPLICATION MONSTERS! Having basic multiplication (0-12) committed to memory is HUGE in third grade. It isn’t uncommon for teachers to make some sort of visual incentive to motivate their students. I…
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