George the Dog Visits 3rd Grade!

Today was the much anticipated visit of my dog, George. George is my 60lb goldendoodle, and he loved visiting us at school today!:)

Insect Study!!

We are studying insects this month! Each student chose one insect to study more in depth. We are currently working on creating PowerPoint Presentations and IBooks to display our learning. I will post the presentations once they are completed :). We also constructed life size versions of our insects to turn our classroom into a "Creepy, Crawly Insect Gallery" in our classroom!! The students did a wonderful job!

Science Central Field Trip!!!

Next year, Washington Elementary will be a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) school. To celebrate this new venture, the entire school went on a field trip to Science Central in Fort Wayne!! It was a day filled with fun Science activities!!!

Solar System!!

This week we started studying the Solar System. We are learning about our sun, moon and the planets. We even made "moon sand" to replicate what the surface of the moon might feel like.

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This silly little song is a great way to learn about the sun! We are just getting started and the students are loving it!!:)

We are "Tree"mendous Test Takers!!

We are ready for our second and final round of ISTEP tests this week.  Last time, we "Rocked"  the ISTEP by dressing as rock stars.  This week, in honor of Arbor Day, we will do a "Tree"mendous job on ISTEP!!  The students really have fun with a themed week.  They have worked so hard and are ready to show what they know!  Good luck, students!

Our hallway display....."Leaf" it to us, Third Grade will do "Tree"mendous on ISTEP! 

Creating "good luck charms"  for our desks.  :)

Their colorful creations!  I wrote "I am a "Tree"mendous Test Taker" on each leaf.  The leaves were then laminated and taped to each students desks.  We will tap them for good luck before we begin the test tomorrow.  :)

The sign for our door.  We are all ready!

Edible Insects

Who would have thought that insects could be so yummy?  :)  Haha!  We started our Insect Unit this week, and used Deanna Jump's idea to be create edible insects.  The students brought in yummy candy treats to build their bugs.  Each bug was required to have all of the parts that make up an insect.  The students needed a head, thorax, abdomen, six legs, and antennae.  They were very creative and could not wait to eat their bugs for an afternoon treat!!

Snacks brought in by the students

A praying mantis!

Earthworm Observation Day and Earth Day Crafts!!

 Just a few Earth Day crafts.... the students had fun creating these!                                                              

                                           

 And.....Believe it or not......WE LOVE EARTHWORMS!!  This is one of my favorite days. The students love learning about this wiggly, squiggly recyclers!  :)  Friday was Earthworm Observation Day.  The students each received their own earthworms to observe, measure and then release into the school garden!  We learned about earthworm anatomy, and how earthworms help the earth.  This unit fit right in with our Earth Day activities.  To purchase my Earthworm Day Unit for your classroom, click here!

Our squiggly worms!! 

Measuring!

Taking a closer look...

Releasing our worms!!

A fun snack to enjoy during Independent Reading Time!