Math

We continued working on our measurement unit by exploring volume and weight.  The kids had four different objects they had to measure using a balance scale.  They then used that data to explore changes in volume when placed in a jar with water.
Continue to keep practicing those multiplication facts.  We will have homework for only three more days!

Reading

We finished up the novel, The Legend of Jimmy Spoon this week.  The kids worked on writing predictions for each of the chracter, and summarizing important events in a special character's life.  There is a sequel, Jimmy Spoon and the Pony Express, which we are trying to get read before the end of the school year.
Next week we will be back in the anthology to wrap up the rest of the reading skills in the third grade series.

Dragon Boat Races

This week the kids worked with Mr. O'Brien learning to work together to run their dragon boats.  They tried it without their decorations, then with their decorated boats.  It was quite a trick to get all the feet, boards and strings all going at the same time!

Mother's Day Tea

A great time was had by all during our Mother's Day Tea on Friday.  Thank you to all the wonderful cooks who donated our delicious cookies - that was the best part!  On Friday the moms were able to help the kids get caught up on some of their math assignments, play some math games, share some fun stories and begin their stitching project.  The kids are doing a great job stitching!