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Mrs. Denton's 3rd Grade Class: Engaging Learning Adventures

Join Mrs. Denton's dynamic class to explore reading, math, science, social studies, and more in an exciting and interactive learning environment. Discover the joys of education with fun activities, engaging lessons, and enriching experiences.

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Mrs. Denton's 3rd Grade Class: Engaging Learning Adventures

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  1. Mrs. Denton’s 3rd grade class 2011-2012

  2. Who is Mrs. Denton?? • BA in Child Development from Cal State Northridge (CSUN) • MA in Educational Psychology from CSUN • Ed Specialist in Ed Leadership from U of I • taught in CA for 6 years before moving to Idaho in 2005 • 7th year in Meridian School District, 5th year at Mary Mac • taught 1-5th grades, preschool, and community college • wife and mother • enjoys a good book, funny movies, riding my bike, traveling, and spending time with my family

  3. What’s awesome about 3rd graders? • They’re curious about the world around them. • They still like being silly. • They still like being little kids sometimes. • They enjoy school. • They aim to please. • They’re becoming more independent, both in school and at home.

  4. What will we learn this year? • In Reading… • 120 words per minute by Spring • understand various types of text, learn about different genres • plot, setting, characters • dictionary and glossary skills (vocabulary) • use of predictions, context clues, and other reading strategies • use of questioning • cause and effect, compare and contrast • In Math… • various ways to solve problems • double-digit addition and subtraction • multiplication • measurement • telling time • counting money • gather data and create graphs, tables and charts • place value to 10,000 • develop an understanding of fractions • study 2D shapes and their attributes

  5. The Daily 5 – What is it??? • Teaching the students to organize and manage themselves. • Teaching the students how to find a good fit book. • Learning to love reading and writing, and gaining the independence to do these activities on their own. • Read to Self • Everyday Work (reading comp., and language practice) • Word Work (vocabulary and spelling) • Writing • Reading Groups

  6. What will we learn this year? • In Science? • the reason for the seasons • states of matter • simple machines • relationships within ecosystems • In Social Studies? • Communities past and present • culture • economics • geography • government • history

  7. More fun things we’ll do this year… • cursive writing • Art Smart • field trips Meridian High School’s FFA program (Oct. 3rd) district-wide 3rd grade Orchestra trip (Jan)

  8. Celebrations • Classroom celebrations for good behavior/job well done • Holidays Halloween/Harvest, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Spring Fling • Birthdays acknowledgement in class with song and card from friends 3 parties/year to celebrate, one per trimester

  9. Homework in our class… • Packet goes home on Thursday, and is due the following Thursday • Includes reading, math, and spelling • Student is expected to read at home for 20 min. 5 nights/week

  10. How can you help this year? • At school… • work with small groups • make copies • change bulletin boards • go on field trips • help with special projects • plan/throw parties • At home… • help with special projects • help your child with homework

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