In third grade, children deepen their understanding of core subjects such as math, reading, and writing, while also exploring more complex topics in science and social studies. They'll engage in hands-on learning experiences and collaborative projects to enhance problem-solving skills and critical thinking abilities, preparing them for academic success and lifelong learning.
In third grade, students will attend art and the school library one time per week. They will also have the guidance counselor provide instruction in their classroom every other week. Students will attend PE two times a week. Students will attend music three times per week. Breakfast and lunch are offered for first grade students. Students will have multiple opportunities for brain breaks and recess throughout their day.
Examples of Your Child’s Work at School:
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Compare the most important points and key details presented in two books about the same topic.
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Independently conduct short research projects that build knowledge about various topics.
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Ask and answer questions about information they hear from a speaker or while participating in classroom discussions; and offer appropriate elaboration and details that build on what others have said.
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Read stories and poems aloud fluently, without pausing to figure out what each word means.
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Distinguish the literal and nonliteral meanings of words, such as “something’s fishy” and “cold shoulder.”
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Spell correctly and consult a dictionary to clarify the meanings of words.
How to Help Your Child at Home:
- Make reading for fun a part of your child’s daily routine. Set aside quiet time, with no phones, computers, or other distractions, when your child can read for pleasure.
- Encourage your child to find a picture from a newspaper or magazine, cut it out, paste it on paper, and write a story about it.
- Start a family vocabulary box or jar. Have everyone write down new words they discover, add them to the box, and use the words in conversation.
