Miss Hoffmann's
Jungle Explorers

Welcome Third Graders!

                                         Welcome Friends!

About Ms. Hoffmann

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Hello Jungle Explorer!  I just want you to know how honored I feel that you are in my class! 

I LOVE teaching!  It is my passion! 

I graduated with my Bachelor's Degree from Lindenwood University.  I have my Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Missouri-Columbia (Go Tigers!)  I continue to take classes and workshops to keep my teaching up to date!  You never stop learning!!

 

Here are some interesting things about your teacher...

  • Hobbies: fishing, traveling, photography, hiking, playing Wii
  • Favorite Color: Pink
  • Favorite Animal: wolf and monkey
  • Favorite food: pizza
  • Favorite Drink: Diet Dr. Pepper
  • Favorite Store: Target
  • Favorite Subject: Science
  • Favorite Flower: Sunflowers

Did you know???

  • I was born in Alaska.
  • I have lived in 23 different places, including Germany.
  • I was an army brat. (that means my dad was in the army)
  • I have flown a plane before.
  • I played softball in highschool.
  • I have a younger sister who is in college.
  • I have a younger brother who was in the army (He is in Heaven now).
  • My puppy is named Cullen after the Twilight book series
  • I LOVE teaching!!

 

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Teacher Resources

My Filing Cabinet 

(Documents I have Created.  You are welcome to use them, but please reference my site) 

 Bulletin Board Pictures

 

 Anchor Chart Pictures

 

Independent Reading Conference Form 

My Lesson Plan Template

Sub Folder Info

Open House Packet

 
 

In the table below you can download Smartboard Resources I created. (check back often for updates)  Graphics are from DJ Inkers or Thistlegirl  You need to download Smart-notebook or Interactive Viewer.

Reading   

  Writing               

 Math (singapore)              

Social Studies 

 Science                   

main idea

Polar Express

similies/metaphors

dictionary/table of contents

Restating the Question

Subject/predicate

 

 

parts of a friendly letter

sentence editing

sentence shenanigans

writing process

 Into to Model Drawing

Lesson 2 Singapore

Lesson 3 Singapore

Place Value Discs

Addition with Place Value Discs

Customary Capacity

Measure in Inches

Geometry Lines/Angles

Elasped Time

Pictograph

Line plot

Graphing Review

 Branches of Government

George/Abe Compare & Contrast

Econ-Consumers/Producers Goods/Services

Map of MO

Cardinal Directions

Map Scale

 Science Fair Board Setup

Planet Intro

Moon Phases

Why do we have Seasons?

Food Chains

Animal Characteristics

Butterfly Life Cycle

 

 

Excellent Teacher Sites 

Beth Newingham- 3rd

Gretchen Kassel-3rd

Mandy Gregory

Mrs. Pearce-3rd

Classroom Connection-3rd

Ms. Winston's Monkeys

Mrs. Griffin-3rd

Melody Shaw-Discovery Lab

Mrs. Whiting-Emints 2nd

Classroom Cafe-2nd

Mrs. Cowan

Mrs. Bunyi-4th

Mrs. Sanchez-4th

Mrs. Hillman-4th

Mrs. Hicks

Mrs. Madden's Movie Stars

Miss Powell

Bookladymel

Technology Tips

 Reading Workshop

 Carls' Corner

Reading Lady

Mrs. McDavid

Mandy Gregory- mini lessons

Busy Teacher's Cafe

Daily 5 and Cafe Powerpoint

Also check out my reading page here

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Writing Workshop 

J. Meacham Primary Lessons 

Mrs. Vensko

OWL Online Writing Lab

Writing Fix

Six Trait Posters

Angela's classroom Blog

 

 

 Singapore Math

 The Singapore Maths

Model Method

Video About Singapore Math

with our own 3rd grade teacher Bobbi Love!!!

EduDiva-Video

Singapore Institute with Sue

 Model Drawing Powerpoint

 

 Smartboard Resources

Smarttech

Internet 4 Classrooms

Smartboard and Senteo

Smartboard in the Classroom

Jefferson County Schools

Video Tutorials

Random Name Generator

Smart Exchange (teacher created)

33 Interesting Ways to Use Your SB

 

 

Fonts and Graphics 

Thistlegirl Designs 

Mom's Fonts for Kids

 

 

 

 

MAP Test

MAP Practice

Indiana State Resources

Lee Summit, MO

Misc.

Language Translator 

 

 

 

 

Website Awards

Our Awards

Thank you so much for the awards! 

It means a lot to me that other teachers enjoy this site! 

While searching the internet for inspiration, it's nice to come across a web site that is a gem. Your web site is a real treasure, not merely a diamond in the rough! That's why you have been chosen to receive the "Real Treasure Award" from MyFunTeacher.com.

As a web site designer, I know that it takes a lot of hard work to build and maintain a web site. That extra commitment to your students and their families should not go unnoticed! Thank you for making a site that is child and family friendly. Your web site is original, creative, up to date, easy to navigate, and fun to look at. Most important of all... your web site represents you as a teacher and that is something you should be proud of! Thank you for sharing!

Keep up the good work! Your site will be featured on myFunTeacher.com's "Real Treasures Award Page"
http://myfunteacher.com/awardForm.htm.
Karen Powell
Beatty Elementary School
Las Vegas, NV
class website:
www.myFunTeacher.com  
 
 It is my pleasure to present you with the Heavenly Site Award! Not only is your website dedicated to your students and parents you are also reaching educators everywhere. Your students are very blessed to have a teacher like you. Congratulations.
http://www.mswinston.com/winners.html


Jessica Yolanda Winston
Second Grade Teacher
Scott Elementary School
http://www.mswinston.com/ <http://www.mswinston.com/%3E
 
It was a pleasure to visit your Third Grade class via internet! I loved browsing through your jungle! Your site offers a lot of FANTASTIC resources that foster communication between students, parents, and other teachers!  You have organized your site well. Please accept our A+ Webiste Award. Congratulations! http://www.mrsherbic.com.   204524/p1676808019_127961.jpg
 I am pleased to present you with the Gold Star Award for your outstanding classroom website! What a wonderful resource for your students, their parents, and fellow teachers! Keep up the great work!  I have added your site to my list of award winners! Congratulations!


Kirsten Van Dyke http://www.mrsvandyke.com
 
 
Congratulations.......
 You have certainly worked hard on your Website. I so enjoyed my visit there. Please accept my web award as congratulations for being a LEAP above the rest. WOW you certainly have worked hard.... I love your site and the fact that it is uniform throughout. You have done a great job--- have a great school year! With much regards,
 
Ms Bock
M. Ed Technology
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