Good News in Schools

Standards-Based Classrooms in full swing at King Elementary!

Third grade students in Mr. Buddy's classroom at King Elementary completed student-centered activities on the skill of the week: sequence of events. Students were provided a variety of opportunities to master this skill through the use of (a) small-group differentiated instruction, (b) utilization of 21st century equipment, and (c) by participating in a collaborative culminating activity.

For the culminating activity, Mr. Buddy’s 3rd graders were paired in groups and were given the task of picking a topic, finding a recipe, measuring the ingredients, and following the necessary steps to complete their project. School administrators, parents, and fellow students in attendance witnessed each group’s presentation. The presentation consisted of successfully preparing: chocolate and strawberry cakes, fruit smoothies, brownies, and rice krispie treats. Thinking out of box is the norm at King Elementary because school leaders and teachers are continually striving to give students opportunities to participate in real-world activities. This will certainly prepare them to compete and succeed in a global economy!