What to teach the first week of third grade

Educational and craft activities for kids and parents

Here is another item put together for the run up to Christmas this year. As usual, it's based on a Pinterest idea. It's very simple but will be fun! Its only tenuous link to the nativity story is that it's in the shape of an angel but a bit of fun is not a bad thing! Each child has their own copy of the angel sheet. Children need to take turns to roll a dice and colour in the number they throw. The first child to colour in the whole angel is the winner! Each of the dice numbers appears a…

Alongside the regular reading series, I am doing a novel study with my 3rd grade reading group. We are starting out with Third Grade Angels by Jerry Spinelli. I had never read the book before, but a teacher in my building recommended it. I have to say- it's a great way to start the school year. It's entertaining and a quick and easy read which makes it great to capture students attention and get them ready for the year! If you have followed my blog for long, you will know that I am a big fan…

I LOVE Libraryland! Have I mentioned that before? I have always been an avid volunteer, one that likes to try new things.. and I love connecting. Now, is libraryland overwhelming.. it sure is! Another thing I love is learning from others (and having a space to offer to different activities is great as well) The title of this blog is collaboration.. but when rethinking and writing it, I realize that the collaboration that I had with my art teacher was bouncing ideas off of each other.. and…

If you're an educator or a parent aiming to enhance job skills for your students or children, incorporating worksheets can be an effective and engaging way to do so. Worksheets provide structured exercises that help learners identify and understand various concepts related to the chosen subject. By offering a variety of exercises that focus on different aspects of the subject matter, worksheets can effectively reinforce learning and promote skill development. Whether you are a teacher…

Hello Everyone!! Happy New year to all of you! The end of 2015 and the beginning of 2016 have been very emotional for me. We started off our winter break visiting my son, Jordan in Indiana. He has made his way into the hearts of the people of southwest Indiana with his amazing storytelling and reporting for the local news station. And...He just bought his first house. We are so excited for him! We loved spending time with him over Christmas. --- On our drive back home, we kept getting texts…

Use the Angels Watching Over Me Multiple Choice as a fun activity for your next children's sermon.

Free angel templates are the perfect activity for homeschooling, classrooms, teachers, kids' activities, crafts, and educational activities

Jessica Winterford on Instagram: "Stained glass inspired Christmas angels 🤍 #kindergarten"