THIRD GRADE
THIRD GRADE LEARNING OBJECTIVES
PARENT GUIDANCE DOCUMENT - Third Grade
Learning objectives are addressed at various times throughout the year. Teachers use lessons and activities from Everyday Speech as the primary teaching resource for learning objectives.
KEY VOCABULARY WORDS:
The list below highlights terms used in the classroom while social-emotional instruction is taking place. Click on the linked words below to see auxiliary lists of words that may appear in the classroom depending on the needs of the students or situations that arise.
behavior, emotions, directions, facial expression, body language, listening, inclusion, upstander, friend, friendship, problem, responsibility, consequence, teamwork, communication, collaboration, identity, group identity, family structure, gender, race , religion, culture, language, diversity, inclusion, fair, unfair, prejudice
SUPPORTING SEL AT HOME
Use the ideas below to engage in activities and conversations to support your child's in-school social-emotional learning at home.
ACTIVITIES TO PRACTICE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM
Discuss manners and greetings to use when out in public. Have your child practice as you are out in the community.
Ask your child how they feel (physically) when they are upset, and support them in expressing that feeling through words (i.e. I’m feeling upset, I need to take a break).
Practice modeling how to ask someone how they are feeling.
Practice resolving conflicts with your child. Talk through and identify a problem and work to solve it collaboratively.
Talk about your child’s friends at school and why they are friends with them. What do they look for in a friend?
Talk about conflict and practice if-then scenarios with your child to analyze the consequences of decisions.
Encourage your child to engage with new people and learn about them. Practice asking questions to learn about different people (i.e. Tell me more about your family).
Visit a location that has a place in your family’s history. Share how that place impacted the family today.
Ask your child about what makes them special and unique. Have them also share about their friends.
As you are reading together, discuss when unfair things happen, and why you feel that way. Help your child to understand your perspective, share their own, and ask questions.
SUGGESTED BOOKS TO READ WITH YOUR CHILD AT HOME TO BUILD ON THEIR SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING
Click on the picture of the book below to learn more about the book. These may also be read in the classroom, and teachers will share books they read to support social-emotional learning in their regular communication home.
More book suggestions are available on the
D39 GUIDE TO PICTURE BOOKS TO SUPPORT SEL DEVELOPMENT
Hoot
Carl Hiaasen
The Pig War
Emma Bland Smith
The Rabbit Listened
Cori Doerrfeld
El Deafo
Cece Bell
The Name Jar
Yangsook Choi
WANT TO LEARN MORE?
Use the resources and links below to learn more about social-emotional learning at school and at home, and how you can support your child's social-emotional growth.
PARENT RESOURCES
ARTICLES AND ONLINE TIPS:
Social and Emotional Learning: Strategies for Parents (Edutopia)
Little Children, Big Challenges (Sesame Street Family Resource/Committee for Children)
3rd Grade Self Awareness Tips: Here’s How to Help Your Child
3rd Grade Relationship Skills: Here’s How to Help Your Child
3rd Grade Social Awareness Skills: Here’s How to Help Your Child
3rd Grade Social Awareness Skills: Here’s What You Need to Know
VIDEO RESOURCES:
DISTRICT 39 PARENT EDUCATION SERIES
The D39 Parent Education Series often features presentations specific to supporting social-emotional development at home.
CLICK HERE FOR THE 23-24 SCHEDULE OF WEBINARS
2020-2021
Whole Brain Child Approach: Strategies for Effective Parenting During Highly Emotional Times
Anxiety and Growth Mindset: Helping Kids Cope with Challenges and Setbacks
Social Relationships: Helping Kids Navigate Friendships and Groups
2021-2022
2022-2023