Studying Matter!!

In Science class, we are studying matter. We are taking a closer look at the properties that can be used to classify matter.  Below, students work in groups to to determine how to classify typical classroom items.  

Check out what we are working in class!

Performing Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer!

The students did a great job performing the play "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer".  Each child had a part, and we invited the Kindergarten classes down to watch our play!

Poor Rudolph...none of the other reindeer  would play with him. ..

Our sweet Kindergarten audience!

The elves were our narrators.

Packing Santa's sleigh

Santa's belly made me smile.  :)

Singing "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer"  with our audience.  

Fun Painting Project!

In Science, we have been studying plants. Due to the fact that it is close to Christmas, we have also taken some extra time to study a very fun evergreen---the Christmas Tree!  :)  This was a fun project that I saw on Pinterest. The students did a fantastic job!!  

First, the students drew a picture of a Christmas tree and then used a sponge to paint the tree green.

Next, it was time to use branches from my Christmas tree to add some dimension. The  students used the branches of the Fraser Fur just like a sponge. 

This sweet girl created a beautiful winter tree scene!!


We also LOVED reading The Night Tree by Eve Bunting!

Click Here to check out  my  Night Tree Unit!

Disguise a Turkey!

The students did such a fantastic job with this project!  Each student was charged with being a costume designer for a turkey who is trying to "go unnoticed" during Thanksgiving. :)  Everyone was so creative!  They looked WONDERFUL!!

A Third Grade Thanksgiving!

To celebrate Thanksgiving, we had a Third Grade Thanksgiving feast!!  We were so fortunate to have so many parent volunteers to help serve the meal, and thank you thank you to everyone who donated food for the feast!! We had vegetable stew, popcorn, apples, trail mix, corn bread and pumpkin fluff for dessert!  Yum!  :)

Thank you, parent volunteers!!

Identifying Genres!

In Reader's Workshop, we are working on identifying different genres of literature!! This was a fun interactive bulletin board for the hallway!

Our classroom bulletin board display!!  

Click here for the printables for this Genre activity!!  

A Fun Way to Practice Reading Fluency!

 In Reader's Workshop, we are working on both comprehension and reading with fluency.  These Reader's Theater plays were a fun way to practice reading with fluency!  The kids had so much fun in their costumes!! 

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Goldilocks

The entire "Goldilocks" cast

Hansel and Gretel

Last, but not least... The Three Little Pigs!! :)