Math Workshop will entail communication, collaboration, thinking, and problem solving. We will be using Bridges in Mathematics to support our learning! This year we will study:

Multiplication & Division to 10 x 10

Fractions

Structure of rectangular arrays and of area

Describing and analyzing two-dimensional shapes

Solving multi-step problems

Our focus for the year will be literature, informational text, and fluent reading. Below is a daily breakdown of this time.

Mini Lesson: 10-15 mins

Independent Reading: 40-45 mins

During this time, I will meet with students individually or in guided/shared groups to support reading goals

Share & Reflect: 5-10 mins (whole class)

Third graders will produce narrative, informational, and opinion writings this year.

The big focus in 3rd grade is Matter. Matter makes up all substances on Earth. Students will learn about earth resources, forms of energy , and behavior/growth/changes of living things.

The local community is the focal point for third grade as students begin to understand how their communities have changed over time and to make comparisons with communities in other places. The study of local history comes alive through artifacts and documents. Students will also learn how communities are governed and how the local economy is organized.