The Story of Migration in Sohar

by | Jan 22, 2012 | Grade 3, The Grades

Grade 3 has had a busy week conducting their own research on the many migration stories of Sohar. The students were curious as to why there are so many people from all over the world living in Sohar. In order to accurately tell the migration story of Sohar, students...

Water Conservation in Action

by | Jan 9, 2012 | Front Page, Grade 3, The Grades

Our Unit of Inquiry on water  wrapped up before the holiday break and the students really seemed to enjoy the scientific nature of it. They practiced their thinking and research skills through a variety of learning experiences aligning with our lines of inquiry and...

Calling All Water Connections

by | Nov 1, 2011 | Grade 3, The Grades

Thank you to everyone who was able to come to the Entrepreneurial Bazaar (post coming soon). It was a huge success that I know the children will not soon forget. Now that this Unit of Inquiry on economics is coming to a close, we’re starting to think about and plan...

Read Like a Writer

by | Oct 30, 2011 | Grade 3, The Grades, Uncategorized

In Writer’s Workshop Grade 3 is learning the art of descriptive writing. Students analyzed the writer’s craft of some of their favorite authors to find out what good authors do to make their writing more interesting.  Each student picked their favorite...

Making Sense of Numbers

by | Oct 25, 2011 | Grade 3, The Grades, Uncategorized

The best part of my days comes just after break, when I ask the students to take out their blue math folders and there is a resounding cheer from the class. While we may remember math class accompanied by groans and pleas of escape from fellow students, these fabulous...