New Idea for Writer's Notebooks!

I just saw this video from Archivers Web Page. Click on the link below to watch it. What a great idea to spice up classroom writer's notebooks. Idea 1: Students collect items from weekend adventures..(movie tickets, words from magazines, brochures, ribbon from a special item, etc.) bring to school on Monday and then attach to writer's notebooks and write. Idea 2: Have students fill up a brown paper bag give to them at registration, bring to first day of school, glue in writer's notebooks and begin to write. Idea 3: Students also bring a picture from a special event, glue in and write. Send me your ideas!

Using an Angle Ruler in 3rd grade

We had a great time using our angle rulers during math workshop. I printed a page of triangles from my math resource book (scalene, isosceles, and equilateral). After measuring each side in cm's, students worked with a partner and used angle rulers to measure each angle. The math vocabulary was wonderful. I now have 3rd graders who want to get their own angle ruler. Next week they get to measure the angles from items in the classroom. Our classroom will be buzzing for sure.

Great Writing Resources

http://blogs.scholastic.com/top_teaching/2011/01/my-january-top-ten-list-writing-lessons-and-resources.html

I love Beth Newingham. Information that I can use in my 3rd grade classroom.

The Book Swarm blog

I found a new blog with great information about new books. Check it out. You can also sign up to win a free book. http://bookswarm.blogspot.com/

A New Year

Wow, it has been so busy. I'm ready for the new year and the new concepts I will add to my classroom. Happy 2011!

Spanish Books for Santa Matilda, Nicaragua Library

Thanks to some of my parents and co-workers we are sending 54 Spanish Children's books to the only library (including the school) in Santa Matilda, Nicaragua. My sister-in-law is flying down on Saturday to donate the books and help with needs. I'm hoping to send more in June. Thanks to all who donated!!!

Scaredy Squirrel at night

What are you scared of?