Wow what a fun first day of third grade! Who would think we could figure out so much about how we learn by ptiching a tent?
Here are some of the highlights.
- Always read the directions first.
- Sometimes even after you read the directions there are parts you don't get. It is ok to ask questions.
- Make sure everyone in your group gets a chance to participate.
- Make sure you do your part. Others are counting on you.
- If you are trying to help someone learn something new, show and tell first, then let them do it.
- Being silly isn't helpful.
- Working together can make the work faster, easier and more fun!
We discovered we already have a lot of strategies that help us when we get stuck with our learning.
- Go back and read the directions again.
- Notice what other kids are doing to solve problems.
- Study the parts that are in front of you. Think to yourself, "What makes sense? What could I try?"
- Do the parts I already know how to do, that might help me figure out other parts of the problem.
- Participate! Do something. It will never get done if you do nothing.
That's a lot of learning for the first day! | 
