Geometry

We are getting ready for unit 6: GEOMETRY (ms.vecchio's favorite!)
 TEST your GEOMETRY skills here:
http://www.ixl.com/math/grade-3/identify-planar-and-solid-shapes

class 3-1 LOVES playing Island

This game is called Island or Cross The River: (our favorite)  
The object of the game for all team members to get across to the next island, with out falling in the water.
   First: Set up 3 square mats for each team. 
   Then:Give the team a scooter, hoop and jump rope
   Next: All team members try to get each other to the next island without touching the floor (water). 
   Last: Enjoy watching your class work together as a team to try and get everyone safely across to the next island.  
           The cheers,laughs, and good sportsmanship is priceless!

                             

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 If you haven't checked out National Geographic web site..
You don't know what you are missing!!!
 It ties perfectly into our non- fiction unit this month!
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/?source=NavKidsHome
There are so many interesting things to explore..
                   watch this video:

                                    Emperor Penguin Families

                                    Emperor penguin parents overcome starvation, freezing weather, and …

                                                                                     02:48

One of my favorite features on national geographic website!
Such cool "WOW - FACTS"

Chris Van Allsburg website

                       This week we will have LOTS to do in 3-1!
 We have a few things that we "must do" (social studies + math tests)
We will also be making a few holiday crafts, and must clean up the classroom.
Friday will be really fun because we get to come to school in our P.J.'s!
Visit  chrisvanallsburg.com if your free and enjoy "The Polar Express" and many other stories!

Listen to The Polar Express..

Listen to Chris Van Allsburg read the Polar Express!

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/storytime/index.asp

Here are some pictures from the Book Project Gallery:

                                        

I can INFERENCE & Draw CONCLUSIONS

Hey kids! Read these very cool,
very funny rhymes and then
try to figure out
what type of object is "speaking".
Fun for kids, teachers & parents!

FROM ANGELFIRE.com

#1Catch Me If You Can

#2 Holding It Together

#3 Presto Change O

#4 Fitting In

#5 The Cold, Hard Facts

#6 Down For The Count

#7 Your Pace Or Mine?

#8 Fear of Frying

#9 Cents and Cents-Ability

#10 Power Hungry

#11 A Taste of the Good Life

#12 Raised Right

#13 It's A Dirty Job

#14 Your Lap Dog

#15 It All Adds Up

#16 The Dating Scene

#17 Sitting Pretty

#18 I've Been Set Up!

#19 Feeling Tied Down

#20 On The Cutting Edge!

#21 Slot Machine?

#22 Making the Grade