Hopefully by now your third grader has begun work on their project for the state fair. If they are having difficulty getting started, they can look at the list I sent home with the directions. The list breaks the project down into smaller chunks that may feel more reasonable.
Students have asked some great questions about the projects. I thought I would post a few answers that I thought may be helpful at home.
*Please do not feel obligated to spend money on this project! This is not meant to be expensive. If you do choose to purchase some materials, please limit your spending. A budget of $5-$10 at AC Moore is reasonable.
*Your child is welcome to receive help from adult members of their family. However, the majority of the work should be done by your child. I explained to the kids that their hands should be on the project more than the adult's hands.
*After writing their paragraph, third graders should self-edit their work. They should check to be sure they have done their best spelling and have added accurate capitalization and punctuation. However, once your third grader has self-edited, it is appropriate for an adult to help with a final edit. You can help them to be sure that all words are spelled like the dictionary and that all sentences begin with a sentence and end with punctuation. Paragraphs may be copied over neatly or typed.
*Children may choose to print out photographs from the internet to add to their diorama. However, this should not be the only way to include details. There should be some three-dimensional details included.
Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.
:)Melanie