Identifying Theme

We utilized picture books in whole groups to model how to infer in order to identify themes as a life lesson the author is trying to teach, as well as how to choose examples from the story that the author used to convey the theme. These are deep concepts! The students then worked with partners to buddy read another picture book, infer to identify theme, and explain how the theme was conveyed. Students had an opportunity to be creative by making popsicle stick puppets and putting on short shows to share the themes from the books they read. The puppet shows were very cute and fun!

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Sharing Our Vocabulary Personal Connections

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Celebrating Our Classroom Community

We loved our first class party celebrating our teamwork! Students played outside while taking turns in the kitchen and waiting for their pizzas to bake.  

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Elapsed Time

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Behaalotecha

Behaalotecha means "when you raise up." The Torah uses this word when referring to the lighting of the menorah. When Aaron lit the menorah he held the flame at each wick for long enough so that it could burn on its own. This also applies to us when we help others light their own flame. 

Each and every one of your children behaved as a kind, considerate, and encouraging mentor to their first grade buddy during our second tikkun olam visit. As teachers, we were proud of the third graders’ manners and maturity.  The third grade students displayed positive attitudes, and were great representatives of our school. Our class engaged their first grade buddies throughout our entire visit. Through reading and writing, the third graders helped first graders meet Common Core Standards. 

According to Maimonides, the highest level of tzedakah is helping someone become self-sufficient, and your children were wonderful teachers! Thank you to the parent drivers who made this mitzvah possible.

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Steam Engine

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Thank you Mr. Gruman!

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This Week in Third Grade

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Shake It Up!

Working towards automaticity

Presenting Our Cloud Projects

practicing our dictionary, comprehension, and inferencing skills with Chasing the Train & Faith's Journey

Preparing to teach our Shaw buddies:

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