Collaborating to Make Maps of the World

Last week we had the opportunity to have another third-grade class come to our room to work with us in partnerships.  3-Langenmayr came down the hall and were quickly paired with members of our class for an equal exchange of knowledge.  My class knew how to log onto the Chromebooks and open files in Google Drive (and share files) and Mrs. Langenmayr's class came with the knowledge of the world's continents and oceans.



After being partnered up, everyone went to work.  Using a Google Drawing and Google Maps, the students toggled between Chrome tabs and labeled the necessary parts of the world.  

At the end of the day, we met with great success! Later we shared our folder of documents so that 3-L could make copies and and annotate further to make the map they did with their partner, their own.

International Dot Day!

September 15 was International Dot Day! In class we read The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds.  It is a must read, particularly at the beginning of the school year and when testing is more prevalent.  The students picked up on the theme quickly and realize it is always important to try and that everything you do can and does matter to you and those around you.  We used Sumo Paint to create our own dot pictures.  The hope is that as we look at these dots, we remember Reynolds' message.

Hope you enjoy the book!