Population Density

   Today we learned about Population Density and how maps communicate large cities (urban), small cities (rural), and the in between (suburban).  Students learned how to read a Population Density Map and then practiced their skills using a map of Africa!

Back After A Break

   On Monday, we spent time reconnecting as a team by interviewing each other about our Spring Breaks! We had friends stay in town, travel to other states, travel to other countries and even a friend that travelled to another continent! What a great way to review geography! 

Author Visit

  Jody Feldman visited Glenridge today and presented about her writing process! 

She is the author of The Gollywhopper Games (a series).

Sidewalk Chalk Fractions

   We compared fractions using sidewalk chalk today for a fun, brain-friendly visual activity!

Spring Conference Week

   What a beautiful week to celebrate the growth of our Third Graders! I enjoy this conference time because we meet as a team of student, parent, and teacher to make goals and celebrate!

Character Meet and Greet

   Some very special guests visited our Third Graders today! From Pinocchio to Percy Jackson came to persuade readers to read all about them in their books! It was a very successful event!

Equivalent Fractions

  We continued exploring strategies to find equivalent fractions!  So far, we have learned how to make fraction strips, use a number line, draw a fraction model, and use multiplication or division to find equivalent fractions!  The class really enjoys teaching each other their favorite strategies!

Number Line Fractions

   Each student received a fraction on a notecard and I asked them to line up from least to greatest.  The conversations were deep and we were forced to use strategies to place fractions on the line!

Character Mini-Debate

   This class is really enjoying the political debate-season, so we capitalized on the interest by planning a mini-debate.  I asked the class to vote on the topic related to our two characters from our read aloud.  They voted on a debate focused on which character is a better friend.  Students gathered evidence to support their claims and we held the first part of the debate today!  It was a huge success!

Crazy Hair Day...and Pizza Party!

Quote of the week

   Each week, we respond and reflect to a quote.  This week, we chose a quote by Dr.Seuss!

Dr. Seuss Day!

   We celebrated with an all school PJ day! Also, the Cat in the Hat came to read with a special snack! 

   The cat in the hat left our class with a message about reading with adults! Reading with adults is a wonderful, fun thing to do! Even though we are all good readers, the adult can read aloud a book that would be too challenging to read independently.  Yes, the cat in the hat reminded the class independent reading time is crucial, but reading with an adult is a great way to become an even better reader!!!