Archive for May, 2007

For Ants, The World Must Seem Gigantic!

Mrs. Buck's update for May 29th 2007

Our day began with a new chapter in spelling and speling activities.  We also learned some interesting things about insects and their homes.  The article in the National Geographic magazine about ants had us asking many questions.  Did you know a type of ant in Australia actually swims?  In reading, we began our story:  Two […]

Alien Sock Puppets From Mars Took Over Our Classroom!

Mrs. Buck's update for May 25th 2007

We began our day by working on our newspaper articles about third grade.  Our Word Wall Wizard Word of the Day was:  “your.”  Mrs. Buck was the wizard!  It was our last Word of the Day for the year.  After working on a Word Ladder sheet, we completed some spelling activities.  We worked at literacy […]

Do You Know What “Pennsylvania” Means?

Mrs. Buck's update for May 24th 2007

We started our day by adding finishing touches to our Modern Day Benjamin Franklin projects.  They look super!  Our Word of the Day today was:  “you’re.”  After working with “ui” and “ew” in phonics, we headed to literacy centers.  We finished reading Floating Home.  Space travel sure sounds interesting!  Can you imagine floating around with […]

We Are Proud of Our Precious Planetary Projects!

Mrs. Buck's update for May 23rd 2007

Our day began with cooperative work on our planet projects. We learned so many different things about the planets. You are sure to find out something new when you read our reports! After some spelling activities time, we worked at our literacy centers. In reading, we began our story Floating Home. […]