welcome to 3 rd grade! ms. kathy coard room 301. about me…
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WELCOME to
3rd Grade!
Ms. Kathy Coard Room 301
About Me…
Teaching Philosophy
“Work hard…play hard.”
I expect students to do their very best and work hard each and every day…and to have fun learning!
Curriculum
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Why Common Core?
Explore problems that do not always result in one
simple answer
Engage in real-life writing, research
and math projects in and outside of
the classroom.
Engage in rigorous and
complex thinking across grade level and
subjects
Read more non-fiction articles and
books
Actively participate in an exchange of
ideas with classmates and
support opinions with evidence
What are students expected to
do?
What doesthis mean in the classroom?
Increase in collaborative group work
Shift in homework
Increase in problem solving
More non-fiction reading
Justifying and providing evidence
Fewer tasks and more skills and strategies
Curriculum Focus
MATH•Addition/Subtraction•Multiplication•Fractions
READING•Foundation Skills •Informational Texts•Literature
WRITING•Opinion•Narrative•Informative
Homework• Reading Logs
• Sent home on Monday, return Friday
• Unfinished work
• Real-life application• Board games and card games are a great
way to practice math facts.• Cooking a meal together is great practice
for fractions and measurement• Sharing what s/he is reading helps to
recall details by retelling the story.• Educational apps on computer, tablet or
smart phones to practice math, reading and sight word skills.
Classroom Schedule*
• 8:20-8:35• 8:35-8:55• 8:55-9:20• 9:20-10:05• 10:05-10:20• 10:00-10:45*• 10:45-11:35
• 11:35-12:20• 12:25-12:45• 12:45-1:20• 1:20-1:30• 1:30-1:45• 1:45-2:25• 2:25-2:35• 2:40
Bell Work/PledgeMorning MeetingPEWritingRecessArtLanguage Arts CentersLunch/RecessReadingCalendar MathRecessMath GroupsScience/Social StudiesCursiveDismissal
*Monday/Wednesday. Schedule adjusts to accommodate Art/Music/PE rotations.
Classroom Management
Classroom Rules
Clip Behavior Chart• Students move up
or down the chart based on choices they make.
• Outstanding = note home and 5 cents.• Parent Contact = discussion with teacher and note home to be signed and returned.
Earn Money• For a job well done• Student Store on Fridays!
Ready to Learn
Miscellaneous• Attendance
• Classroom participation is key to learning• Project based, interactive instruction
• School Treats• No cupcake zone
• Scholastic– Book orders due by 15th of the month– Class Code: N9ZZ8– Order Online or Send check to me
• Volunteers– Helping students with work, organizing class
parties, field trips, making copies, etc. etc. etc.
Communication
• Website– Important information will be posted here.
• Text– Text the message @mscoard to phone number
(707) 879-1674
• Email– The best way to contact me: [email protected]
• Phone– School phone number is 707-421-4291
– Stop by!– After school is a great time for a quick catch-up.
Ongoing communication is important so we can share all the information needed for your child to be successful!
THANK YOU!
It‘s going to be a Fantastic year!