I noticed this week my third graders are still struggling with synonyms. To review, I wanted to add some extra activities into my station rotation. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I decided to make my own matching game. I plan on having them cut out, match, and glue the synonym hearts onto construction paper.
Then, they can include the new synonyms in their stories when they rotate to the writing station.
Here is the link to the Synonym Hearts Match!
Bedtime stories are my favorite part of the day. I love the connections and memories I make with my sweet little. But, lately she wants to spend more time choosing a book then actually reading. Starting today, we are picking out the books for the week. Hopefully this will save some time during the weeknights and we can make it to bed on time! I love her choices.
Sunday: Esme the Emerald Fairy by Sarah Creese and Lara Ede. I ordered this one for my new niece, Esme, but Quinn decided to make sure it’s acceptable for her. 
Monday: Press Here by Herre´ Tullet. Interactive and fun!
Tuesday: Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs retold by Mo Willems. This one introduces some awesome vocabulary words.
Wednesday: Splat the Cat by Rob Scotton. It goes well with her starting prek this year. 
Thursday: The Snail and the Whale by Julia Donaldson. The illustrations are beautiful and its a wonderful read aloud.
Friday: How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? By Jane Yolen. It really is a perfect bedtime story! 
Saturday: The Princess and the Pony by Kate Beaton. Princess Pinecone and her pony are the best!
I can’t wait to see what she chooses next week.
