FUN TELLING TIME GAMES

Basic Telling Time Games

Time Games (several on this site)

Time Travel Game

More Time Games (several on this site)

Elapsed Time Games

Elapsed Time "MathMan"

Elapsed Time Matching Game

Test Prep Questions for Elapsed Time

Space Game (longer to play)

READING GAMES

Listed below are some links to some fun websites to help you learn figurative language.  Enjoy!

Metaphor and Simile Battleship

Rags to Riches Similes and Metaphors

Onomatopoeia Sound Monster Game

Simile and Metaphor Games

WHADDAYA KNOW QUIZ SHOW

Last week students enjoyed using the Whaddaya Know Quiz Show website to practice spelling and learning idioms as part of our "word work" in the Daily 5 rounds.  I am posting the link to this website in order for students to continue practicing their word work at home.

http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/braingames/iknowthat/QuizMaker/quizgame.cfm?Topic=Language%20Arts&URL=Language%20Arts/Figures%20of%20Speech.xml

STATE RESEARCH PROJECT

Listed below are some helpful websites to help you locate information on your state.

Take notes that go along with one of your four headings:  Geography, Important Cities, Attractions,
and Fun Facts.

www.factmonster.com/states.html

www.enchantedlearning.com/

www.50states.com/

www.mrnussbaum.com/united-states/fifty_states/

www.netstate.com

www.theus50.com

http://kids.britannica.com/

http://academickids.com/encyclopedia/index.php/US_Statescom/

FRACTION RESOURCES

Fraction overview: http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/fractions/fracTut1.htm

Simple fraction matching game: http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/fractions/memory_fractions1.htm 

Equivalent fraction matching game http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/fractions/memory_equivalent1.htm 

Compare fraction game: http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/fractions/Balloons_fractions1.htm

Equivalent fractions on a number line reference page: http://www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/fraction-number-line.html

MULTIPLICATION RESOURCES

Parents:

Please help your child study their multiplication facts so that he/she can become fluent in this area.  As the fourth quarter approaches, we will be concentrating on mastering these facts as students prepare for fourth grade.  Listed below are some websites that may be helpful in motivating your child to learn their multiplication facts.

Multiplication Flashcard Games

http://www.factmonster.com/math/flashcards.html

http://www.adaptedmind.com/p.php?tagId=403#

http://www.aplusmath.com/Flashcards/Multiplication.html

IMPORTANT DATES

• Wednesday, March 26:  Spirit Night at Jason's Deli on Spring Forest Rd. near Falls of Neuse, 4:30-8:00pm
• Thursday, March 27: PBIS Assembly for 2nd and 3rd Quarter, 9:30-10 in the gym
• Friday, March 28:  School Day - Snow Make-up Day
• Monday, March 31- April 4: SPRING BREAK!
• Wednesday, April 9:  Spring Picture Day - Class picture must be prepaid ($10.00) if you would like to order one. Individual picture packets will be sent home, and you can decide if you wish to make a purchase.
• Saturday, April 12:  Spring Carnival at Douglas