Informative Writing: it can be a well written piece unless you start with a STRONG introduction. 3rd graders made comparisons to help them get started.

Tomorrow teachers report back for in-service and I want to know, what is everyone looking forward to this year and what do you think will be the biggest challenge ? #teachertwitter #TeacherAppreciation #teacherlife

First day back into the building, and it was great to see the rest of the staff. Tomorrow and Wednesday conferences, and more learning to do on Thursday. Happy Monday!

Conferences completed! It was great to meet all the families and see all the smiling students. I look forward to working with the bunch of new 3rd graders this year. #makeaninfluence #makethisyeargreat

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So important for schools to let families know even before preschool begins. Children who are read 3 times a week by a family member are almost twice as likely to score in the top 25% in reading compared to children who are read to less than 3 times a week. literacyproj.org/2019/02/14/30-…

Ready to take flight after lunch! What a fun experience with Ryan Friederich and Iowa STEM learning about Discovering Drones!

Our district is 1:1 with Chromebooks, and I teach third grade. We are curious from others, how soon into the school year should we start using them? A. First couple of days B. After Labor Day C. Hold off as long as you can

Today our 3rd graders got to visit the Rockford Fossil Quarry. A day full of learning, fossil hunting and exploring was a day well spent. Cari Lillquist FC Elementary

amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls… Great year ahead in third grade! Here is to year 14th.

Students working in small groups playing the work place game call Blast Off. Students are practicing subtraction facts and finding the difference. Math Learning Center #3rdgrade FC Elementary