
Third Grade

Third Grade Curriculum
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Individual Reading- M-W-F every week with an emphasis on fluency and comprehension
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Phonics/Language Arts - parts of speech, rules, and dictation
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Math Instruction/Math Groups - based on diagnostic testing, levels 3-8th and beyond as needed
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Literature Study - with a focus on vocabulary and comprehension/ elements of a story
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Vocabulary - incorporated in daily speaking and writing
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Spelling - phonetic as well as meaning and grammatical structure controlled spelling
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Writing - paragraph structure, writing process, various forms of writing, guided research report
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Science - structured textbook units with assessments/ hands-on labs
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Social Studies - United States, current events, map skills, memorization of 50 states and capitals, history, historical figures

GOALS AND EXPECTATIONS
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Developing independence, responsibility, and follow through
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Development of organizational skills prioritizing
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Long term projects including planning, process, and problem solving
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Development of higher level reasoning skills Thinking "outside of the box"
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Time management and independent working
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Self-monitor/ task completion
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Social skills and life skills
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Love of learning

CLUBS / ACTIVITIES
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Morning Care
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Chess
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Math Magicians
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Mandarin
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Discovery Aftercare
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Jump Bunch
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Show Choir
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Robotics/Coding

WEEKLY SPECIALS
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Conversational Spanish
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Vocal Music
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Art Masterpiece
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Computers Science
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Lab
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Critical Thinking
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Recess
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Lunch Period
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Developmental P.E. (2 times per week)
Classroom Teachers
For Classroom Supply Lists, please click on your child's teacher. Our supply lists have been updated for the 2022 - 23 School Year!
3rd Grade
Jennifer Blunt (am) / Kelly Moore (pm)
Patty Lira (am) / Julie Devine (pm)