I was excited to get back to my students today. Lots of fun things happened in my classroom today, like my students getting to write on their desks (they think that is the most awesome thing to do).
I let my students write on their desks when they are solving math problems. Today, I began teaching 3 digit subtraction.
Above are examples of the problems they worked individually. I had them show each place value today to help them keep the numbers lined up. As I continue teaching subtraction they will not need to label each place value.
This week I am discussing weather with my students. To start this unit I had the kids get with a partner (which they love to do) to come up with weather words.
After they worked with their partners for a few minutes they came to the carpet so I could discuss with them the different weather words they had written. As I wrote the words on chart paper each student would think of another word. It was great to see them working so hard to come up with words.
Finally this afternoon I told my students they were going to become doctors. They were excited about that. I reviewed contractions. I started with group work going on the contractions. They laughed and learned all at the same time. But when I asked them to calm down a little they did immediately.
I gave them the My Contraction Surgery Book from First Grade Fever By Christie's Contraction Surgery Center to work on independently. I allowed them to get comfortable on the floor and work.
So that is a wrap for the day I had with my students. I am so blessed to have such a great group that enjoy learning!
I hope everyone had a great day back!!
