Mrs. Taylor

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Mrs. Taylors 3rd Grade Class

• Welcome!

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Looking Ahead

• This is an important year for all of us!
• Lets take a look at what a year in third grade
  will be like.
• Please feel free to ask questions or contact me
  at 908-284-7620 ext. 5830, or email me at
• Jtaylor_at_frsd.k12.nj.us

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All About Me

• My Background
• I grew up in Milford, New Jersey.
• I graduated from Trenton State College.
• My Experience
• I have taught K, 2nd, 3rd and 4th grades, but 3rd
  is my favorite.

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My Family

• My Husband
• Allen
• My Child
• Daughter, Shana
• Our Pets
• Dogs
• Aussie Wicket
• Cats
• Scully, Kelsey, Gracie and Vivienne

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Goals

• To provide the academic tools students need to be
  successful.
• To create a caring classroom for our school
  family.
• To make new friends and discover new interests.
• To help students become the best they can be.

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Class Content

• We will cover all the subjects and topics that
  our state believes are important for students to
  learn during 3rd grade.

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Social Studies

• We will learn
• How and why communities are formed
• The role of government in a community and nation
• The process of electing government officials
• History and culture of the Lenni Lenape Indians

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Science

• We will explore
• Forces and Motion
• Simple Machines
• Magnetism
• Scientific Method
• Solar System
• Desert Forest Habitats

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Math

• Third Grade Mathematicians will work with
• Number facts - addition, subtraction,
  multiplication, division
• Regrouping
• Problem Solving
• Geometry
• Årea and Perimeter
• Patterning
• Fractions and Decimals

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Reading

• Third graders will be involved in guided reading
  groups, whole class instruction, and independent,
  sustained silent reading.
• Students will explore and respond to various
  genre.
• All third graders are encouraged to read for 20
  minutes each evening.

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Lets Have a Great Year!