Hello parents!

I'm so excited to start the year with your students. We'll be using a math curriculum called Illustrative Math, and a big goal for third grade is for students to become experts at multiplication and division facts. This is a skill they'll use for years to come!

You can expect your child to have homework each night. This will often be a review of what we've learned in class, but it's also a chance for them to practice their facts for about 10-15 minutes. We'll use a variety of tools in class, including IXL, workbooks, and Google Slides.

Throughout the year, we'll dive into many exciting topics, such as:

To help your child build their skills, please encourage them to practice with flashcards. I've also sent home a multiplication chart and a packet full of fun dice and card games you can play together. These are a great way to make fact practice feel less like work and more like play!