Mr. Gierhart's Blog

I have so many plans during our two-week Christmas break. First off, you should know that my daughter just had her tonsils and adenoids removed. Therefore, we will not travel to see family like we have in previous years. She needs to rest and recover from her surgery at home and not be around many other people who could potentially spread germs and get her sick. Since we are staying home, we will try to do as many fun Christmas activities at home as possible. We will watch classic Christmas movies such as Christmas Vacation  and Home Alone . My daughter and I will put cookies and milk out for Santa on a special plate on Christmas Eve. Finally, we will open gifts on Christmas day and listen to carols on our Alexa devices. If my daughter heals up on time, we want to take her to an indoor waterpark near Utica, IL. This will be something fun she can look forward to and will allow her to get out of the house for a bit after being inside for so long. They have fun slides and water acti

I am an expert at teaching third grade, because I have done it as my job for the past six years. To teach third grade well, you must help the students when they struggle, plan fun activities, and communicate very well. First , third grade teachers must help students when they struggle with their work. Sometimes , math work like multiplication and geometry can be hard, so show the students several examples. Additionally , post examples of how to write essays so they can succeed even when you are home with a sick child. 😛 Next , a good third grade teacher must plan fun activities so the students enjoy coming to school each day. For example , you must plan fun science experiments, such as having them make their own thermometers. Furthermore , they will enjoy making gingerbread houses around Christmastime so they can share holiday cheer! 😁 Finally , teaching third grade involves communicating well with others. As an example , if you are home with a sick child, you should post instr