Monday, September 14, 2015

Cause and Effect



          For this week in Reading, we will be working again with determining causes and effects. Here are some helpful games, videos, and practice for this skill. Some of these will be used in class but would still be fun to watch again later. :)





          Of course, there is also a new song for the kids to learn! One thing to remember is that the more senses you apply to when learning a skill, the easier that skill is to remember. Using songs when learning something helps kids (or anyone) make a visual, auditory, tactile, and verbal connection!




Ride, Paul Revere, Ride!



          Hi! Here is one of my new favorite songs to help the kids learn about Paul Revere. They love it and sing it all the time. It also includes language from the standards, especially the example of "diligence" which is a pretty tough word for 3rd graders. I hope this helps! :)

          Here are some more review activities for Paul Revere. These are videos and other neat sites to help the kids study.

Paul Revere's Ride
And then What Happened, Paul Revere? Video
Paul Revere Liberty Kids Movie Part 1
Paul Revere LIberty Kids Movie Part 2
Facts about Paul Revere

Growing with Government!

This week we will be adding to what we have learned recently about the branches of government. Students must know not only the roles and responsibilities of each branch, but must know these at the local, state, and national levels. Students must also be aware of the responsibilities of good citizens and the use of taxes.  This includes what agencies are funded by taxes. Here are some more practice and activities regarding this topic.
-This one and the site below are wonderful!!
Who Does What? Video
Tax Man Max
Money-Where the Money Goes?
Dollars and Sense
Peanuts Election Clip
The Berenstain Bears - Big Election
So You Want to be President?

Monday, August 17, 2015

Super Story Elements and Retelling a Story

Hi! Here are some games, videos, and activities to help you practice identifying story elements from a text and retell the information you read in a meaningful way. :)

Study Zone
Parts of a Story Song
Elements of a Story Game
Understanding Plot, Setting, and Theme
Test Tutor
Anchor Frameworks
-This game is challenging, but good practice.

Monday, August 10, 2015

Getting the Main Idea (and Supporting Details)


          Hi! This week we are reviewing how to identify the main idea of a text, then support it with details, or evidence from the text. Below are some websites with wonderful examples, videos, notes, and games to help you practice this skill!

Mrs. Warner has created and found WONDERFUL notes (and more!) all about main idea and supporting detail. I love this site!!!


To watch these videos, you will need to sign in to the website using our school's username and password. It is the same one that you use in the computer lab. 

You will need to sign in for this one, too. 





Wednesday, July 29, 2015

2015-2016 School Supply List

Hi! We are super excited about this upcoming school year! I know it's a little early, but here is the supply list for those parents who want to get a head start. Thanks!!


Friday, February 6, 2015

FDR Rocks!


Hi! With our FDR unit coming to an end, I wanted to provide you with some practice to help study for the upcoming test. Remember to know how his life, beliefs, and work helped improve life in America during the Great Depression and World War II. Also be sure to know what main character traits he showed. :)

Disney's Franklin D. Roosevelt Video
BrainPop FDR
BrainPop The Great Depression
BrainPop The New Deal
BrainPop World War II
FDR KidzWorld Bio
FDR Word Find
The New Deal Flashcards
FDR Flashcards

**These websites have AWESOME power points that cover all of our main SS topics!!!
FDR Powerpoint Link
FDR Quizlets