Reading
Each person learns differently, and third grade is a time for children to understand how to manage studies while learning what strategies work best. By completing homework, children develop responsibility and problem solving skills; they create a habit and practice skills learned at school; and finally students learn to study independently.
Below are general suggestions for third grade students. Children are asked to read and practice skills for a total of 100 minutes a week (unless there is a unit exam or an at home project when extra time will be required). When recommended, you will receive personalized assignments from your teacher.
Our Roles in Homework
Quick tips for reading at home:
Family or friends read aloud
Share read with a family member or friend
Read a book from the class library
Reread a Journeys' story (Language Arts tab)
Reread humanities textbook (Learning resources tab)
Quick tips for practicing math at home:
Skip count
Sing with skip counting videos
Scavenger hunt for objects representing repeated addition
Make equal groups and arrays with pasta, buttons, etc.
Write repeated addition equations
As a parent, what else can I do to support my child's learning at home?
Verify that your child sleeps 10-12 hrs
Prepare a healthy breakfast
Arrive to school before 8:30am everyday
Provide tools & materials
Reassure and allow your child to be responsible for materials and studies
Give your child responsibilities
Model with out-loud thinking
Encourage self advocacy & problem solving
Discuss what we are learning
Ask about pictures of our learning activities
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