Loving to Learn!

We love to learn in 3rd grade! Here is a quick picture of some of our adventures in science creating our own bird beaks with adaptations to survive in various habitats!

Gearing Up for a New Year!

I had a great summer! I enjoyed several family trips, including one to Washington, DC, where my husband taught his annual robotics camp at the Smithsonian, and another to a family reunion at a lake in Michigan. I directed our church's Vacation Bible School and taught a week of professional development for teachers at James Madison University. I also relaxed with my childhood best friend for a week. Whew! Re-reading this makes me realize just how much a teacher can pack into one summer! But all that being said, I am so ready to get back to school! I love teaching! I can't wait to form new relationships with each and every one of you. Let's work together to make this a great year.

Exploring Measurement

Is anyone else ready for spring? :) With all of the snow this January, I hardly feel like we have had school since winter break! Good thing on the days we have been able to be in school, we make our learning opportunities count! In math, we are exploring measurement. The students used rice and worked in teams to determine the capacity of different containers.