26 September 2011

Alertness

The month of September found us studying the word alertness. We learned that we need to be fully aware and attentive at all times. We need to be alert of our surroundings both in and out of school.

Why do you think that it is important to be alert and attentive in school?
What do you think would happen if you were not attentive when riding your bike or playing a game?

16 September 2011

Items from the Ocean

The students used their senses today while looking at different items that live in the ocean. I brought in three different types of sea sponges that my daughter and I found on Jekyll Island. I also brought in several different sizes of sand dollars and conch shells that we found. Mrs. Coley's intern also brought in several of the shells she has collected at Tybee Island. I "reconstituted" the sea sponges so that the students could see them in their natural state.

14 September 2011

Edible Habitats

On the second Wednesday of each month our school participates in paperless day. On this day we all participate in "hands-on" learning.
We have been studying the five different habitats of Georgia. For September's paperless day we decided to have the students create an edible habitat of their choice. They did an outstanding job!

07 September 2011

FSGA Visit

Today FSGA Forestry Division visited 3rd grade. They brought along some guests that we were all excited to meet. We had a great time learning about different habitats, adaptations, and meeting our new "friends".