Dear Ms. DeGrote’s Class 2020–2021I love each and every single one of you. I am so proud of you and how much you have grown over the short amount of time I was given in your…May 28, 2021May 28, 2021
As the End ApproachesI’m very sad to say that when this school year ends, I will no longer be a third grade teacher at my current school.May 28, 2021May 28, 2021
Results are InBelow are all of the posters created by my wonderful third-going-on-fourth graders! They did an AMAZING job with this project and I am SO…May 23, 2021May 23, 2021
ImpressedThe state research projects are coming along so well! I am so impressed with the focus and commitment to their states that the students are…May 14, 2021May 14, 2021
Let’s Go On A Trip!My third graders are starting their final research paper this coming week. They will have two weeks to research and write a news article on…May 3, 2021May 3, 2021
Almost Hatched!They are almost here!!! The cocoons have been carefully transferred to the butterfly container and two orange slices have been added in…May 1, 2021May 1, 2021
Earth DayEarth Day is a very important part of the educational system. It gives educators the specific opportunity to teach about the Earth and the…Apr 22, 2021Apr 22, 2021
Cocoons Unite!Hey there! I’m sorry that I haven’t posted in a couple of days. The classroom has been nuts! But, we have some exciting updates on our…Apr 22, 2021Apr 22, 2021
So Yummy!We read a story today called Jalapeño bagels. As a fun alternative to writing the answer to Question #5 in the book (which is a question…Apr 17, 2021Apr 17, 2021
Grow Cattys Grow!Our caterpillars are growing so fast! My students predicted today that the caterpillars are going to start forming their chrysalises…Apr 17, 2021Apr 17, 2021