About Me

Welcome to The Third Grade Learning Spot!
I'm Renée, the face behind this blog.

Growing up I always wanted to be a teacher. I obtained a BA in English and teaching certificates in Elementary Education K-8 and English K-12 in 1996. With over 30 years experience teaching a variety of grades in both public and private schools, I bring a wealth of experience, knowledge, creativity, and dedication to my students. I have experience working with diverse students, including those with autism and learning disabilities. My teaching philosophy is that students learn best by doing. With that in mind, I strive to create learning activities that are engaging, challenging, hands-on, and FUN. Some of my lesson plans and bulletin board designs have been featured in teaching publications such as The Mailbox Magazine and Scholastic as well as other education websites. My online lesson plans store, The Third Grade Learning Spot, can be found on TPT at  https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/the-third-grade-learning-spot

In my free time, I enjoy reading, doing crafts, gardening, and going to movies, concerts, and museums. I love to travel with my camera and been lucky enough to visit the entire East Coast, Vermont, Louisiana, California, Canada, Mexico, Jamaica, Cayman Islands, Bahamas, England, Ireland, and Scotland. 

 
I created my blog to document my teaching experiences, enable my students and their families to see our learning adventures, and collaborate with other educators. I hope you find ideas and inspiration here!