It is in many ways a transition year for the students. In the beginning of the year the students are very dependent on their teachers, but throughout the year we see them grow and mature into more independent learners. In the third grade, the English language arts program encompasses instruction in the areas of reading, writing, listening, speaking and thinking. In our Language arts block, we cover a wide scope of information. We learn grammar concepts, explore many different genres of leterature, learn to write for many purposes, along with practicing our oral language skills.
Third grade is a very busy year for mathematics.
We also study place value and number order. We try to present a hands-on approach to science. When we study magnets we experiment using different types of magnets. Our curriculum for Social Studies is to study communities. We begin the year studying our very own community.