Camp "Read-A-Lot" and the Last Day of School

Summer break has officially arrived!  Even though school is over, I just had to share a few pictures from the last week.  On Wednesday, we had a read in.  I surprised the class by bringing in a few tents and even a campfire.

We had four different places to read.  The little tent....

around the room, 

The BIG TENT

and by the "campfire".  It was so fun to see everyone engrossed in their books.  It was so quiet!  

Today, we spent some time being inspired by Kid President, doing our final cleaning in the classroom, watching the all school video (complete with popcorn!) and clapping up the 4th graders!  

We couldn't end the year without a few selfies....

Have a WONDERFUL summer!  Here are some things you can do to keep sharp for 4th grade:

Read.

Read.

Read! 

(you might also want to practice those multiplication facts.  I hear 4th grade teachers give a multiplication test on the first day of school!) 

Happy Summer and Happy Reading!

Love, 

Mrs. Lafferty

Shops

Shops are always so much fun.   We do quite a bit of academic "prep" before the big day.  We spend time learning about needs and wants, saving vs spending, interest, loans, and taxes!  When our two days of operating our shops were over, we counted our money, paid back our loans, paid our taxes and celebrated by "buying" a movie ticket and snack.  It is always fun to celebrate hard work!  Here are some pictures from Shops.  I will work on putting links to the commercials that the kids made so you can see them.  The kids were showing their keynotes during shops, but I don't want you to miss out on seeing their creative commercials!

We had quite the variety of creative shops...

from decorating donuts

to a bayblade challenge, 

 There was a lolipop tree

and a place to buy a bracelet to support your favorite team!

  

You could decorate a cupcake

and try your hand at ring toss.

Are you talented at shooting hoops?

 How is your aim?  Good enough to take down the target at nerf gun shoot? 

Beanbag toss is always fun....

Come spin the wheel to win a prize!

Here are some commercials you won't want to miss!  I think these these kiddos have star potential written all over!

Thanks so much for supporting shops this year.  It is an event that 3rd graders will always remember!

Kansas Kids Fitness Day!

Here are some pictures from our Fitness Day.  We had wonderful weather this year!  We enjoyed a picnic lunch afterwards in Athletic Park.  Overall, our day was a success!

Stay tuned!  The next big event in 3rd grade is Shops.
Happy Reading,
Mrs. Lafferty