Help Harry

Dear Third Graders,

      Our "Harrys" are very happy now that they have their new perches and can watch over us as we learn! I hope you are taking good care of the little Harrys you earned through your teamwork and persistence. A big shout out goes to www.theteacherstudio.com for this idea!

      The task: Build a perch for Harry so he can more easily see around our classroom.

The materials: 2-4 pipe cleaners, 2 index cards, 2 cupcake holders, a cup, foil and a foot of painters tape

     The Task:  2 minutes to brainstorm and share ideas.
                     14 minutes to build.
                     

     The results are as follows!

Yesterday, we had read this great book about how we each bring unique skills to our team that can help us succeed.  

That it is important to encourage our teammates, offer help, ask for help, participate equally, and stay on task. 

        And earlier this week, Mrs. Halayko taught us about how we all face different challenges but there are ways that individuals can get more help like extra time, working with an adult, assistive technology, and peers!

   Today, we learned a new math game to help us practice our doubles. Knowing our doubles helps us add and subtract quickly. We can learn strategies like doubles plus one! Here is the doubles rap video that is a great way to practice!  Here are some action shots. I'll be sending some friends home with some resources to help them learn their doubles next week. 

      We also celebrated a friend's birthday today!  We sure have been busy in third grade!

Bear Hugs,