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Today we created a guidebook for those kids who will be in fourth grade next year.  Each of you wrote about a routine that is important to know and adhere to.  One of you was curious to see what others wrote and asked me to post it on our blog, so here it is!

This is how we line up for the hallway.
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This is how we get organized in the morning.
We come in the room, then we put our chair down.  Then we unpack our bags.  Then we do our Morning Work.

This is how we write a heading.
1.  Kevin Kidd                2.  6/25/13
                                         3.  Math
4.  Write!

This is how we get organized to go home.
We write down our homework.  Then we put it in our backpack and line up. 

This is how we find out how we did on our homework.
We find out how we did on our homework.  I learned decimals.

This is how we order lunch.
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This is how we learn new information.
Sometimes we learn information in different ways.  One way is we read headings.  Another way is we read captions.  Also we check our work and work it out.  Also we ask our groups for help if we are allowed to. 

This is how we get books to read.
There are two ways to get books to read.  One way is go to the library and get your books.  Or you can go to the class library which has all kinds of books, from fantasy to mystery. 

This is how we stand up for a classmate.
When someone is being bullied, well tell the person to stop doing it.

This is how we work together on a math activity.
The way we work together on a math game is we listen to directions.  Then we play the game.  Whoever wins, it doesn't matter.  We say good job, because either way, you don't get a prize. 

This is how we get a partner to share ideas with.
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This is what we do when we need to borrow school materials.
First, we raise our hands to get the materials.  Then we get them.  Then when we're done with them we put them back where they belong.  Which means NOT in your desk.

This is what we do when we want to share an answer.
You raise your hand and say, "I have an answer!" 

This is what we do when we want to go get some water.
First you sign out and put the pass on your desk.  Then you walk down the hall.  Third, you will see Ms. Moore's room, and there's the bubbler.

This is how we start and finish a difficult math problem.
We start by reading the question.  Next we do a part of the question.

This is how we do our best to answer reading MCAS questions.
We reread our questions and read the story.

This is how we organize our desks.
I put hard cover books on the left and put the soft books on the right.

This is how we practice social skills in Morning Meeting.
These are somethings that tell you how we practice social skills in Morning Meeting.  One thing we do is play Elephant, Monkey, Giraffe to work on encouraging others.

This is how we avoid collisions in the hallway.
Stay in line and keep your eyes in front of you.

Do you have any other tips (for the blank ones above, or your own ideas) for next year's fourth graders?


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