If you want to check on this earlier, feel free to come in to class and take a look at it. Your child needs to return the chart the next day. Obviously, if there is too much of a problem, I will call home. I have included a newspaper article on this issue and some hopefully helpful tips. It will really help you understand where your child is developmentally.
Third grade is such a wonderful, inquisitive, exploratory, precious age.
Obviously, homework and classwork is important, but always remember to let the kids take time to be kids.