Arianna Shoots Up Some Hoop With Third Graders!

Arianna (our college student) is a basketball player so it only 

seemed appropriate to have third graders do some basketball math.

They each attempted 10 foul shots. They recorded the number of foul 

shots made and the number missed.  They completed a pie graph showing 

their data and included fractions representing foul shots made and missed.

 Students recorded data for one another.

A couple of samples!

Thailand Teachers!

Kristi and her brother Ken treated third and fourth

graders to a visit to Thailand.  Students learned how the

population compares to the world population.  

Where is Thailand?  12 Hours away!

 Silkworms

Silkworms spin their cocoons. 

Up close and personal!

"Cocoons with worms of moths inside will be put to dry in the sun
and after in the hot water to make it easy to pull the thread out
of it.  One cocoon gives about 500 - 800 Metres long silk."

Colorful silk fabric.  Woman weaving silk.

Next, students were introduced to painting elephants!

  Elephants hold the paintbrush in their trunks.  

They are surprisingly accurate in their artwork.

Elephant art! 

 Mama elephant (right) and her baby (left).

Bruce and Hobbes!

"Bruce and Hobbes" and Tami paid a visit to 

Cornwall school this morning.  They shared their

new book Hobbes Goes Home. 

The book tells how Hobbes came to live with Bruce and Tami.

Everyone got to pet Hobbes!  He's adorable!

Hobbes and his buddy - Vermont Governor Shumlin!

http://www.amazon.com/Hobbes-Goes-Home-Crupi-Zeman/dp/1939216176

"Hobbes Goes Home is the story of Hobbes - 
a little brown dachshund - who is brought to the local animal shelter 
by his mommy to save him from an abusive home. The story is about 
Hobbes' experiences at the shelter - meeting a new friend, Tuxedo - a 
black and white kitty, being bullied by Moses, an orange tabby cat, all the 
while dreaming about his new mommy and forever home. Then one day, 
it happens! Hobbes meets a man who will change his life forever - the 
man with the bright, blue eyes who brings Hobbes his new mommy and forever home!"

Seattle Seahawk Kicker Steven Hauschka Visit!

A very special treat!

Seattle Seahawk Kicker Steven Hauschka 

was in the neighborhood and took time to stop 

and visit with first through sixth graders!  

He's a great role model for students and shared 

lots of life learnings with them!

Steven said he is glad that he took the opportunity to try

new things, like going from being a soccer player to being

a football player.  He said he always tried new things and 

is glad he did!

Steven shared that he used to root for the Patriots.  

He still does, but not so much :-)

Yes, he is tall - 6' 4"

A Map and a Railroad at Indoor Recess!

Third graders had fun at indoor recess.  They added 

their houses and shops to a giant map and set up

the track around town!

Great kids!!!

The Book "Locomotive!"

Third graders also loved this book about

the Transcontinental Railroad.  The

illustrations are beautiful! 

A book to be enjoyed by all ages! 

Ask a third grader about the funny part of 

the book. (At least they thought it was funny.)  

It has to do with bathrooms on the trains that 

"rode the rails" of the Transcontinental Railroad.

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/locomotive-brian-floca/1114307287?ean=9781416994152

"The Caldecott Medal Winner, Sibert Honor Book, and New York Times bestseller Locomotive is a rich and detailed sensory exploration of America’s early railroads, from the creator of the “stunning” (Booklist) Moonshot.

It is the summer of 1869, and trains, crews, and family are traveling together, riding America’s brand-new transcontinental railroad. These pages come alive with the details of the trip and the sounds, speed, and strength of the mighty locomotives; the work that keeps them moving; and the thrill of travel from plains to mountain to ocean.

Come hear the hiss of the steam, feel the heat of the engine, watch the landscape race by. Come ride the rails, come cross the young country!"

Naomi Reads "How to Train a Train"

Yes, we're still onto trains! 

Naomi read this really fun book to the class.  

Thanks, Naomi!

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-to-train-a-train-jason-carter-eaton/1114194338?ean=9780763663070

"Everything you need to know about finding, keeping, and training your very own pet train.  Finding advice on caring for a dog, a cat, a fish, even a dinosaur is easy. But what if somebody’s taste in pets runs to the more mechanical kind? What about those who like cogs and gears more than feathers and fur? People who prefer the call of a train whistle to the squeal of a guinea pig? Or maybe dream of a smudge of soot on their cheek, not slobber? In this spectacularly illustrated picture book, kids who love locomotives (and what kid doesn’t?) will discover where trains live, what they like to eat, and the best train tricks around—everything it takes to lay the tracks for a long and happy friendship. All aboard!"

Serious Actors in the Midst???

A big thanks to Mrs. Brown (kindergarten) for arranging for 

grades K - 3 to be involved in a Companion Workshop for 

“Seussical.” This was in preparation for attending next week's 

"Seussical" performance at the Flynn Theater.  Susannah 

facilitated a lesson that helped give students an idea of what 

actors need to focus on in order to play a specific role.  In 

this lesson, students all became Horton.  They did a great 

job and, as Susannah says, "will now see a 

"live performance" through new eyes."  

Four Winds!

Third graders enjoyed another fabulous Four Winds 

session in which a "dear" topic was the theme!

There was so much to learn!  Ask a third grader about

what crepuscular means? (or find answer at bottom of page)

 How big or long are a deer's feet? 

How high can deer jump and how far?

What is special about a deer's fur?

Is it the same in the winter as in the summer?

And Antlers?  What is the significance of deer antlers?

 Now those are some pretty cute deer!

Deer skulls!  Why are the eyes on the sides of the skull?

Can third graders determine whether deer are herbivores, 

carnivores, or omnivores by looking at a deer's teeth?

How much food does a deer typically eat in a day?

Definition - crepuscular

1. of, relating to, or resembling twilight

2. occurring or active during twilight

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crepuscular

                 Third graders learned that deer are most active grazers at twilight.

Guest Lecturer Eli!

Our guest lecturer, Eli, articulately addressed third graders 

and the teacher about black holes and life forms.

Eli did a great job helping us better understand these

rather abstract ideas!