The Many Days of Third Grade

Third grade is an exciting year and it always amazes me how everyday is so different. You have the same students, schedule, and procedures, yet everyday is full of surprises.  Some of those moments may be funny, gross, sweet, or even profound.  Which brings me to a Thanksgiving activity.  Each of my students were asked to write down one thing on a paper turkey feather that they were thankful for.  Every year, I have responses like my psp, clothes, cell phone, ipod, home, toys, games, etc.  This year was different!  The surprise was this: not one of my students put a materialistic response.  Their responses were profound.  Their answers included family, friends, church, God, U.S. military, freedom, and forgiveness.  How profound for a third grader to be thankful for forgiveness.  It made me step back and reflect.  I had never thought of that answer before.  How often do we take forgiveness for granted?  It may be forgiveness from our friends, family, or God.  What would our lives be like without it?  Pretty profound, huh?  I thought so also!  These are your children.  You should all be so proud of the people that they are becoming.  They are an incredible group of children.  I have included some additional photos of homecoming week, activities from reading Penguin Chick and Charlotte's Web.  A special thank you to Hannah, Noah, Nadia, and Tori for the sweet treats you brought for our literature unit on Charlotte's Web. The kids also enjoyed reading Pushing Up the Sky which was a play that the children performed.  I think I may have a few rising stars. Hope you enjoy!