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Posts Made By:
finchfeeder
Board:
Third Grade
09-17-2016, 05:08 PM
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65
Third Grade Post-a-Thon
Posted By
finchfeeder
Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
Our favorite read-aloud and our favorite memory!
Board:
Third Grade
04-27-2016, 01:04 PM
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9
Picture Book/Short Film Combo
Posted By
finchfeeder
Molly's Pilgrim
excellent short book ~ read in one sitting and an Academy Award Winning "Short" film! My class loves it every year.
Board:
BusyBoard
03-03-2016, 02:31 AM
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9
Any tips for a student with anxiety
Posted By
finchfeeder
Really?
In my class is a boy whose mother insists he has anxiety attacks. He sees a therapist weekly (the second one as mother did not care for the original). This student shouts out constantly, insists he...
Board:
BusyBoard
02-10-2016, 04:27 PM
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22
Writing Poetry
Posted By
finchfeeder
Interpretation
We take four poems from Shel Silverstein, assign equal groups of students to each, they practice five minutes, and act them out. Fun!
Board:
Third Grade
01-18-2016, 04:57 PM
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9
Poetry
Posted By
finchfeeder
Ballad of Dirty Joe
Great poem ~ you can find it on YouTube also, read by the author. Kids love it!
Board:
BusyBoard
11-08-2015, 05:30 PM
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3
molly's pilgrim video
Posted By
finchfeeder
Molly
I love "Molly's Pilgrim" and look forward to sharing it after we read the book every year! I definitely think it worth the price.
Board:
BusyBoard
11-08-2015, 05:28 PM
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9
Poetry Cafe
Posted By
finchfeeder
too much
The book by Heard sounded good until I saw the price. My homemade unit will have to suffice along with advice from google.
Board:
Third Grade
11-08-2015, 04:20 PM
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10
Beginning a sentence with "and"?
Posted By
finchfeeder
rules
Our rules include: every sentence has to have at least six words longer than four letters, do not begin with "and," "because," or "I." When any of those occur, the student is required to rewrite.
Board:
BusyBoard
10-25-2015, 04:45 PM
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13
report cards: "your kid isn't good at..."
Posted By
finchfeeder
challenging
I like the previous post using "challenging..." which sounds like the student would be able to accomplish the concept with a little more effort and help.
Board:
Third Grade
10-25-2015, 04:40 PM
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6
Mystery read aloud
Posted By
finchfeeder
Girl Detective
How about "Judy Moody, Girl Detective" by Megan McDonald?
Board:
Third Grade
09-23-2015, 04:49 PM
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3
40 Book Challenge
Posted By
finchfeeder
30 for 3rd!
For the past two years, I have challenged 30 Books for 3rd Graders and it has been extremely successful! I made a punch card, so when each book was verified, I hole-punched the card. Many students...
Board:
Third Grade
11-22-2014, 03:10 PM
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2
Molly's Pilgrim
Posted By
finchfeeder
Film
Have you watched the Academy Award winning film of the book? It is wonderful and includes a cameo performance by the author as a school crossing guard. Afterward, the students complete a Venn Diagram...
Board:
Third Grade
10-21-2014, 03:57 PM
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3
Postcard Exchange Group
Posted By
finchfeeder
interested
Definitely interested. We joined a group but only 17 states represented and we have 20 students and WANT to contact all 50!
Let us know: finchfeeder19@gmaill.com
Thanks, Deborah
Board:
BusyBoard
09-11-2014, 03:32 PM
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32
Claimed! New iPad Mini Drawing Winner!
Posted By
finchfeeder
Exciting!
So much fun to check every night!!!! On to our next contest :)
Board:
Third Grade
09-01-2014, 11:55 AM
Replies:
7
Making Reading Class Fun
Posted By
finchfeeder
Oh my!!!
I absolutely LOVE ALL of your ideas! Seriously, I am going to write them down and do every one that you described.
It is a crime that you are not teaching Reading this year, but couldn't you...
Board:
Third Grade
09-01-2014, 11:52 AM
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3
Novel Picks
Posted By
finchfeeder
Kate DiCamillo
Number one choice: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
-hits all interest levels
-both girls and boys
-sad, happy, thoughtful
-leads to great discussions
Board:
Third Grade
09-01-2014, 11:48 AM
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99
Third Grade Get-Together!
Posted By
finchfeeder
Love! Love! Love!
After subbing many different grade levels, I KNEW that 3rd Grade would be the BEST! The enthusiasm, the willingness to try, the joy of reading, the smiles every morning ~ I am in the perfect place <3
Board:
BusyBoard
08-24-2014, 01:56 PM
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7
Smartboard or Promethean board?
Posted By
finchfeeder
Smartboard!
Much prefer Smartboard ~ user friendly and can do SO MUCH MORE than Promethean.
Board:
BusyBoard
08-24-2014, 01:53 PM
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18
Small prizes/rewards when you can't give candy?
Posted By
finchfeeder
Coupons
Evrmoi21 ~ Love your coupon idea! So many good options you can use!
Board:
BusyBoard
08-24-2014, 01:50 PM
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4
Daily 5 first days
Posted By
finchfeeder
Daily 5 Beginnin
Go to the web site:
http://www.thedailycafe.com/
if you are not a member, there are still many videos and advice for no charge on beginning the year!
Board:
Third Grade
08-24-2014, 01:41 PM
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4
3rd grade novels
Posted By
finchfeeder
Judy Moody!
Love using Judy Moody, Book #1 to start the year. The ME COLLAGE is perfect as the first project after the book is read/shared. After that, we read The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. This year...
Board:
BusyBoard
10-18-2013, 04:27 PM
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3
A good book to read
Posted By
finchfeeder
Wonderful!
"Painted Girls" by Cathy Marie Buchanan
Board:
Third Grade
10-06-2013, 01:02 PM
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13
Read Aloud - Miraculous Journey?
Posted By
finchfeeder
Wonderful!
Every year for years, I have read this aloud. Without fail, every child buys in to the story and cannot stop talking about characters and events. They love remembering ALL of Edward's names and in...
Board:
BusyBoard
07-26-2013, 02:26 PM
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14
The Book Whisperer - not a fan
Posted By
finchfeeder
Incentive
At the beginning of the year I did not offer an incentive for the 30 books ~ just the challenge idea. The students really bought into it and were excited. As a surprise at the end, those who...
Board:
BusyBoard
07-26-2013, 04:08 AM
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14
The Book Whisperer - not a fan
Posted By
finchfeeder
3rd Grade 30 Book Challenge
30 in 3rd seemed like a good theme. It worked very well and over half the class completed all the genres. Since it was our first attempt, I learned that I need to do a bit more hype at the start and...
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