Welcome to Mrs. Grabowski’s 3rd Grade Classroom!

This is my fifth year teaching at St. Ann School, however, I have taught and tutored students ages 2-8th grade for nine years. I have a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Marketing from Villanova University, a Masters of Arts in Teaching with a concentration in Elementary Education from the University of Southern California, and a Masters of Education in Teaching English as a Second Language from The College of New Jersey. In my free time, I enjoy reading, exploring historical sites, going to yoga classes, and spending time with family. I am the mother to one son and caretaker to one loveable dog.

Homework

Students are expected to write their homework in their planner. Parents should check the planner every night to make sure that the homework is complete. Students will place any homework papers and worksheets in their Boomerang folder.  Homework is to be done on the night it is assigned. Unless there is a project or long term assignment you can expect to have the weekend off from homework to enjoy time with family. Homework will usually consist of spelling, math, and vocabulary.
Spelling & Vocabulary
Spelling words will be written in the spelling portion of the planner. Spelling homework will consist of monthly tic-tac-toe activities. On Monday students are expected to complete one activity from the tic-tac-toe board, Tuesday students are expected to complete a different activity from the tic-tac-toe board, and Wednesday students are expected to complete a third activity from the tic-tac-toe board.  If pictures are taken please staple, tape or glue them to the page and write the date. For each activity the date should be written at the top. The page can be divided so that multiple activities are on one page. Thursday night students are expected to study their words. The activities will change monthly and will be stapled in the reading notebooks. Vocabulary words will be written with the definitions in their notebooks. Please study these nightly with your child so they are prepared for Friday's test. 

Math
Math will consist of a workbook page which will be sent home in their Boomerang folder. At the beginning of a unit, math words found in the unit will be reviewed and flashcards with definitions and examples will be sent home to be reviewed every other night.  

Science, Social Studies, and Religion
Religion, Social Studies, and Science homework will be given periodically. Look for study guides, homework, and other work to come home in the homework section of the Boomerang folder. 

 If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at: hgrabowski@st-ann-school.org.

Educational Resources

Overall:

http://www.brainpop.com 

• Watch videos and do related activities 

• Some videos require a subscription, but others are free. 

• The kids love Moby the robot.

​https://www.gonoodle.com/for-families/

• Great way to get exercise by dancing, doing yoga, and completing indoor recess activities

• Great rainy day activities

http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/ 

• Subscription is required but this site offers wonderful video resources. 

• There is a free homework help portion. Click on students then on free homework help. 

Code.org

• Computer Science experience 

• Practice coding programs

https://www.funbrain.com/

• Lots of fun math and reading games

https://pbskids.org/

• Educational games and videos

https://www.si.eduore

• Smithsonian Museum 

• Explore art, history, culture, science and nature
  
  Language Arts:

https://www.seussville.com/

• Dr. Seuss’ website

https://www.janbrett.com/index.html

• Author, Jan Brett's website 

https://www.storylineonline.net/

• Listen to and watch famous actors read books 

https://www.starfall.com/h/

• Good site to practice phonics and reading skills 
• Can also practice math skills

​​​https://www.kidsa-z.com/main/Login

• Great site to practice reading comprehension, writing, and get vocabulary practice

• Login information required by a teacher

https://www.storypirates.com/podcast 

• Podcasts of funny stories written by kids

Math:

https://www.bigideasmath.com/BIM/login

• Math website for our math program. 

• Can complete reviews of skills learned in a fun way. 

• You need a code to access (I can provide the code again) 

http://www.coolmath.com 

• Students love using this website to reinforce math skills.

www.aaamath.com

• A fun way to reinforce math skills

www.khanacademy.org

• Great resource to practice math skills
• Will track progress
• Can complete unit quizzes at the end of each skill review 

Science:

http://www.sandiegozoo.org/livecams/ 

• San Diego Zoo web cameras 

http://www.africam.com/wildlife/index.php

• African animals web cameras

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/

• National Geographics Kids

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z2pfb9q

• Science videos

https://kids.scholastic.com/kids/books/the-magic-school-bus/

• ​​​Magic School Bus

http://www.scholastic.com/magicschoolbus/games/sound/index.htm#

• Sounds

https://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/

• Ecosystems

https://askabiologist.asu.edu/explore/biomes

• Ecosystems

https://climatekids.nasa.gov/

• Ecosystems

http://kids.nceas.ucsb.edu/index.html

• Ecosystems

https://www.findout.com/us/animals-and-nature/habitats-and-ecosystems/

• Ecosystems

http://www.mbgnet.net/index.html

• Ecosystems

http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/index.htm

• Ecosystems

https://www.sciencefaircentral.com

• STEM powered lesson ideas for classrooms & families

https://www.brainson.org/ 

• Great podcasts for those who enjoy science

https://www.sciencebuddies.org/

• Hands-on science resources & projects
• Ask a science expert questions

https://jeopardylabs.com/play/types-of-plants-chapter-1

• Ch. 1 Types of Plants

https://jeopardylabs.com/play/chp-2-living-things-depend-on-one-another

• Ch. 2 Living Things Depend on One Another test review

https://jeopardylabs.com/play/chapter-2-animals-12

• Ch. 2 Animals test review

https://jeopardylabs.com/play/minerals-rocks-fossils-2

• Minerals, rocks, and fossils test review

https://jeopardylabs.com/play/chp-3-earth-and-solar-system#.XG3UqmWtz_Y.mailto

• Ch. 3 Earth and Solar System

Social Studies:

https://jeopardylabs.com/play/ss-chapter-2-communities-of-different-sizes

• Ch. 2 Communities of Different Sizes test review

https://jeopardylabs.com/play/chp-3-geography#.XG1U4mFTkYM.mailto

• Ch. 3 geography

https://jeopardylabs.com/play/ss-chp-7

• Ch. 7 Citizens

https://bensguide.gpo.gov/learning-adventures-14more?id=36&age=ben4_8

• Ben’s guide to the US government

https://www.earthcam.com/

• Earth Cam-watch live video from all over the world

http://www.eduweb.com/portfolio/designsatellite/

• Design a satellite

https://museum.archives.gov/

• The National Archives Experience 

https://www.timeforkids.com/g34/

• Times for Kids​​​​​​​
• ​​​​​​​Current topics for kids ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

  https://www.brainson.org/pages/foreverago 

• A great podcast for those who enjoy history

Religion:

https://www.loyolapress.com/faith-formation/christ-our-life/christ-our-life-2016/parents-and-students/grades-1-8/grades/grade-3

• Online resources that coincide with the textbook

• Play review games

• Access study guides

• View some materials we use during religion class

Specials
Monday: Spanish
Tuesday: Library
Wednesday: Art & Technology
Thursday: Music
Friday: Gym

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