This week we will be working on learning 15 new vocabulary words in our Wordly Wise workbook.  After the students are introduced to the words on Monday, they will spontaneously practice them throughout the week by playing games with each other.

A lot can also be gained by utilizing the resources on the Third Grade Links page.  (Look for the Wordly Wise link.)

One of my favorite links is Brainflips.  It's an amazing, interactive flashcard site where students can practice their newly assigned words every other week.  I hope you'll check it out!  

What a wonderful start to the year!  I think I have the best class and am thrilled that I get to work each day with such sweet, hard working children.  Among many things we have accomplished this week, we've been discussing proper behavior and it's no surprise third graders know exactly what to do.  This morning, we talked about what "Drop Everything and Read" time would look like and sounds like if someone were to sneak a peek through the library door.  Click on each poster to get a larger view.





It has been important for us to review proper silent reading behavior in the library, as the children will be sent in small groups to visit the library during the school day.  This will enable them to read, check out books, and take Reading Counts tests.

We're off to a great start!