Third grade! Yay! I survived the first two weeks of third grade and finally have the time/energy to tell you a little bit about it. I won’t be going into total detail, so please leave a comment if you have a question! (UPDATE: I wrote a much more detailed post with more links and full ... Read More about The First Week of Third Grade

Third grade! Yay! I survived the first two weeks of third grade and finally have the time/energy to tell you a little bit about it. I won’t be going into total detail, so please leave a comment if you have a question! (UPDATE: I created a much more detailed post in 2018. Read it here: ... Read More about The First Week of Third Grade

What a fun way to kick off the start of the school year! Celebrate the number 3 and everything that is fabulous about 3rd Grade. .....so you are thinking, "Great, now where do I start when I am so overwhelmed getting my classroom ready?!?!?!" I totally get it, because even after 15 years of teaching I still find that crunch time right before school starts, a bit hairy. Here's some magical tips to make it easy-peasy. But before all the activities, just start with a good ole' wiggle party with Kool and the Gang singing "Celebration". Do you give snacks? How about snacks centered around the number 3? In the past, I have given "Officially a 3rd Grader" snacks of Goldfish crackers. Get it? O'fish'ally. However, this year I think I am going to give 3 Musketeers! 3 Musketeers = 3rd Grade. P.S. The labels are actually brag tags that I just repurposed! If you use brag tags, you can use them indifferent ways. (Think motivational posters, labels for holiday snacks or presents.) You can download these "Officially a 3rd Grader" Brag Tags for FREE! Use the number 3 in writing. If you would love to just print these activities out, visit here. This first tip checks off so many items on my to-do list. * Informally assess the students for writing abilities. * Put up a quick hallway or bulletin board display. * Set up procedures for my writing time. What can we write about? * 3 things I did this summer. * 3 things I want my teacher to know about me. * 3 of my favorite things. * Lists of 3 (favorite foods, hobbies, places...) I love these short little writing assignments because it helps me get to know my students, their personalities and their abilities. Use the number 3 in math. If you would love to just print these activities out, visit here. I like to be floating around the room during this time to get an idea of who has good number sense and who needs some extra support. Read more about how to help students who are struggling with number sense >> here <>> here <<

Third grade! Yay! I survived the first two weeks of third grade and finally have the time/energy to tell you a little bit about it. I won’t be going into total detail, so please leave a comment if you have a question! (UPDATE: I wrote a much more detailed post with more links and full ... Read More about The First Week of Third Grade

Can you believe that teachers in my district start back to school next week?! Crazy! If you are also headed back to school soon, you are going to want to start thinking about fun back to school activities! If you just started your summer break, pin this post and get back in the pool!Save Fred:My

International Dot Day, celebrated on September 15th, is a global event that encourages creativity, courage, and collaboration. Inspired by Peter H. Reynolds' book The Dot , this day is all about making your mark and exploring where your creativity can take you. In The Dot , a young girl named V

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Create stunning tin foil art with your kids using a simple technique with aluminum tinfoil to make beautiful designs from flowers to animals.

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We've begun writing in our third grade classroom and to my delight, my students are way into it! We have set up our writing notebooks and w...

Well we made it through our first full week of school! We spent quite a bit of time learning the routines and expectations. I believe in ta...

Teachers, looking for a book to read on the first day of school? Pick a back to school read-aloud from the list - it will be a hit in your class!

So this post is only for third grade teachers. Sorry, if you don't teach third grade, you have to scroll down. Top secret stuff coming.....Ok, so now that it is just us crazy third grade teachers, I have to share this amazing back to school activity with you. I love it! So this activity is actually

Create stunning tin foil art with your kids using a simple technique with aluminum tinfoil to make beautiful designs from flowers to animals.

These are the top 10 3rd grade room transformations just for you. They are easy to implement, rigorous, and fun for third graders!

I have my students use these discussion cards after reading Jerry Spinelli's book Third Grade Angels. Can also be used as written response questions (this option is also included in this packet). Perfect task for building speaking and listening skills! Please visit my store for more third grade ELA activities!! Here are links to some of my favorite Because of Winn-Dixie activities: Please find my ten most important things about me printable here. Because of Winn-Dixie written assessment can be found here. Because of Winn-Dixie cause and effect matching game can be found here. Because of Winn-Dixie plot sort can be found here. Thanks!

September morning tubs are a fun and engaging way for Second and Third graders to learn important skills. These tubs are easily prepped!

Need some ideas for September in the classroom? Here are some ideas and a few fun writing activities! They include a Labor Day writing activity, a Fall Haiku, an Apple Five Senses poem and a September Acrostic poem. Thanks for looking! Christina

Get a free editable classroom newsletter template that you can use to send home monthly newsletters to parents! You will love the ease and flexibility of this fully editable PowerPoint newsletter template. Help strengthen the bond between home and the classroom with this communication tool!

Need some fresh first week of school activities? Check out these day-by-day plans for the first week of third grade.

Celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day on Sept 26th with these fun educational activities, free printables & apple crafts.

September Writing Prompts are here just in time for fall. Get your Narrative, Informative and Opinion Organizers and Draft pages today.

One of the best things to do on the first day of school is plan cooperative learning activities where students can get to know one another.

If you've been in a primary classroom recently, chances are you've seen a word wall. While I believe they are an essential part of an early primary classroom,

Fishbowls Art Lesson is for Grades K-3. Using crayons, marker and oil pastels in this lesson, make a great review or introduction to mixed media art.

These September lesson ideas are designed to engage your 2nd-4th grade students. From Grandparents Day to apple-themed activities, these are sure to keep your students learning and having fun.

Activities for Orange Shirt Day for upper elementary and middle school with teaching ideas and resources to engage young learners.

Friendship-building activities help children in K-3 develop strong social skills. When relationships are an important factor in education, kids succeed in school and life.

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Fall is coming and today I’m excited to share some September classroom ideas with you! September Book Suggestions: Please note Amazon affiliate links are included in this post for your convenience. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Here are five fun books that you can share with your class during the month of September. Fall Mixed Up Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn Leaves The Leaf Thief Pumpkin Soup September Classroom Ideas – Dot Day: International Dot Day is celebrated September 15th – ish. This day celebrates Peter Reynold’s book The Dot, which focuses on Growth Mindset. For ideas on how you can celebrate in your classroom, click HERE. September Classroom Ideas – Football Room Transformation Football season is upon us and what better way to celebrate than with a room transformation! Check out some fun academic ideas for a football day in your classroom >>> HERE. September Resource Suggestions: Here are 3 of my favorite resources to use during the month of September. September Morning Meeting Activity Slides – These fun fall themed Morning Meeting Activity Slides will keep your students busy the whole month of September. Click HERE to grab them for your class and save time […]

The United States Worksheets for 5th Grade are comprehensive and engaging resources designed to help students develop a deeper understanding of the different states, landmarks, history, and geography of the United States. With carefully curated content and visually appealing designs, these worksheets provide an excellent opportunity for 5th-grade students to explore and learn about the diverse aspects of the United States. Whether you are an educator, homeschooling parent, or student looking to enhance your knowledge, these worksheets are the perfect entity to make your learning experience both enjoyable and educational.

These are the top 10 3rd grade room transformations just for you. They are easy to implement, rigorous, and fun for third graders!

Looking for Constitution Day activities for your elementary classroom? These lesson ideas, read aloud and projects will engage your students