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?