Summer Learning

Dear 3EV Families,

On this post, you will find many links for continuing the fun and learning going throughout the summer. I will add links as I come across them.

Literacy: ISKL has some ideas here.

Books in many languages here.

I am hoping your child has lots of access to great books this summer! Do not forget that there are books s/he can read via the library website (especially important as the school library is not open this summer). Do look for libraries wherever you go this summer. You may find interesting bookstores in your travels too. Your child will be coming home with a reading plan that lists some ideas of books s/he would like to read. S/he also was gifted a few books. 

Want more ideas for books to look for? We have created a Flipgrid that many other third graders have contributed to as well. Your child can keep adding books.

Keep reading aloud to your child even though s/he can already read! A book shared is often a new favorite. Don't forget to use audio books too. I can always access audio books from my "home library"- maybe you can too. Podcasts are great too! Wow in the World and Goodnight Stories are two of my favorites. Aidan and his family love Story Pirates. 

Having a daily routine will help you to find more time for reading (and a few minutes for any other practice you know your child needs). With my sons, we always spent 30 minutes after breakfast reading and doing a few minutes of review. It gave me time to sit down and read too. 

Summer is a great time for your child to reread old favorites. Have your child always pack a book when you go out- there may be an opportunity to sneak in a few extra minutes of reading while waiting in line or during other "dead time". Encourage your child to talk to you about what s/he is reading, but do not make it a "test", make it a natural conversation. 

Research shows that your child should read at least six books to prevent reading skill regression. That is less than one a week, but there is no reason to limit reading time:)

Your child is also coming home with a summer writing notebook. S/he has some ideas already for this but can use it for whatever s/he wants. Students may also post on blogs during the summer. 

Math: If you want to help your child practice telling time to the minute this blog post has many great ideas.
Bedtime Math has great ideas.

Science/Social Studies: Wonderopolis is a great starting point.

Assorted: A collection of links I put together a few summers ago and updated last summer. There are links for all kinds of learning!

Camp Wonderopolis requires a sign-up, but is free and lots of fun!

Have a great summer!
Best,
Erika

Week of June 4, 2018

Dear 3EV Families,

It is hard to believe that we are nearing the end of our year together in 3rd grade! It has been such an amazing year. Thank you so much to everyone who made it to our poetry learning celebration. The students enjoyed sharing their poems and writing poems together. Another huge thank you to all of the parents that brought in yummy treats for our end of year celebration. Check the photo tab to see some pictures.

This week begins on a Day 5.

We will be busy finishing projects, updating blogs, and reflecting on our year together. Please take some extra time to talk with your child about the end of the year. Emotions are running high and students are experiencing many feelings.

If your child has any library books at home, please send them to school as soon as possible. If you find any classlibrary books please send them in. If you find any next year Ms. Jamie will pass them on to me:)

Before the end of the week, we will be sending home links for summer practice. This will include math sites, writing prompts, reading recommendations, and other ideas. Students will also be putting together some of their photos from the year. If you have photos of the kids this year and are able to share them, we would appreciate it. Please add them to this folder.

Have a great week!