Information Writing Lesson

Today students learned different organizational structures they can use in their informational writing.  Then, they had a chance to try one or two out in their own writing.  Take a look!

Reading Outside

Since it's so nice out, we couldn't resist!😍

Elena's Favorite Book

Leader of the Week - Elena

Personal Narrative Writing Celebration

We had the chance today to celebrate the authors in third grade.  We traveled to each room, reading our friends' personal narratives, and leaving comments for them.  We ended the celebration with Oreos in our room!

Special Guest - Mrs. Thomas

Mrs. Thomas, a Concord parent, visited our class today to help us learn how to center ourselves, get focused, how we can feel happy, loved, and powerful, and how this ties into The 7 Habits!  We started off the time with Mrs. Thomas by doing a centering activity that involved closing our eyes, breathing, and getting focused.  The kids enjoyed getting relaxed, and peaceful.

In the picture above, Mrs. Thomas is sharing a bowl of dirty water.  (See the bowl below)  She explained to the kiddos that when there's a bunch of junk floating around in our minds it can be hard to focus and get centered.  Mrs. Thomas taught us some ways to help us get centered, and clear our minds.

Mrs. Thomas explained to the class how to use their 6 senses (the 6th sense being mental attention) to work on undivided attention.  We practiced this by using all of our senses to watch the clock for three minutes.  They practiced on keeping their mental attention on the clock.  She explained to the class that by focusing their mental attention they are working towards being better listeners - being Proactive!  It was very interesting to see who could not stay focused for three minutes!  😀  We did talk about we can use this strategy to get centered and focused to help us in school.

Mystery Reader - Gus's Oma and Grandad

Gus's Oma and Grandad came to visit our room today.  They shared the true story of how Winnie the Pooh came to be .  The book was titled "Winnie - The True Story that Inspired Winnie the Pooh".  The students loved the story, and how Oma tied it into our current Reading Unit and our past Social Studies chapter.  It was awesome!!!!   I never knew there was a true story to the books Winnie the Pooh.  Exciting!!!  We are soooo glad you came to read to us today, and sharing this great book!  Thanks too for bringing us a special treat!  😍