Weekly Update
Here's a little about what we are doing in 3rd grade.
Thinking Maps
We are hard at work learning all about thinking maps. Thinking maps are ways to organize your thinking before writing (similar to a graphic organizer). So far we have learned how to brainstorm with a Circle Map and describe with a Bubble Map. This week we will be learning how to compare and contrast with Double Bubble Map (Similar to a Venn Diagram).
*Click here to learn more.
Multiplication and Division
We've been learning about multiplication and division.
This is a tricky subject for most third graders.
**HOMEWORK HELP**
Homework is sent home every Monday and collected every Friday.
With the new common core standards, most parents and guardians find it hard to help students with their homework because it looks nothing like what they learned in school. If you would like some help understanding what we are doing and how to solve the homework problems check out Duane's videos on youtube.
Announcements
Tuesdays are Library Days
Please remind your students to bring back their library books back in order to check out new ones.
Kona Ice will be here on Friday, August 30th.
Kona Ice is a shaved ice food truck that comes to Esperanza about once a month. Students may buy cups for $3-$6 during recess. 15% of sales come back to Esperanza.