Moli Stone Unit

It has been so much fun learning about place value and number systems with a group of third grade students.  Below are several websites that give additional information on some of the ones that we studied.  Enjoy looking at them and let me know about the interesting things that you discover!

Egyptian Hieroglyphics
Egyptian numbers
Writing with Egytian symbols
Egyptology Page
Hindu-Arabic System
History of Hindu-Arabic System
Chinese Numbers

President's Day Freebie

In honor of President's Day tomorrow, the Britannica Kids: US Presidents app for iPhone and iPads is free until 2/20/12 at midnight (it is usually $2.99).
The app can be found in the itunes store at Britannica Kids: US Presidents.

It is a great way to learn about the history of our country and our leaders.  Enjoy your day off:))

Final Building and Creating Cluster!

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The Building Continues...

This week we enjoyed using some new materials like Legos, balsa wood and modeling clay.  It was amazing to see some of the structures that were created!  We also continued using drinking straws and tape and rolled newspapers and tape.  Both of the items made with these objects were very strong and were even able to hold up Ms. Falls' "froggie"!  Several students worked on the computers using a program called "google sketchup" which enabled them to design their own buildings giving them shape, definition and depth.  You can download this program at home by going to: Google Sketchup download.  See the smilebox below for photos from our most recent meeting:

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February Holidays Book Club

The Third Grade Book Club met to celebrate the holidays in February - Groundhog Day, Valentine's Day, President's Day and Mardi Gras.  It was fun to see the variety of books that the girls chose and to be reminded of several books that they enjoyed reading when they were younger (like Arthur and Mallory books!).  Our library has a good selection of books on Presidents if your daughter is interested in checking them out.   Next week, I will be going into the classrooms to read one of my books on the traditions of Mardi Gras, laissez les bons temps rouler!

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Digital Citizenship Speaker to come to the St. Mary's Lower School

One of the most important discussions we can have with our children is about digital citizenship and online safety.  Assistant U. S. Attorney Debra Ireland, part of Project Safe Childhood, will speak at a parent coffee hosted by the Lower School on Thursday, February 9th, from 7:35 - 8:35 a.m.  She will discuss digital footprints, cyber bullying, online safety and more.  Following her presentation, she will meet with 3rd and 4th grade students for an age appropriate discussion on digital citizenship.  We hope you will join us for this important conversation.