Third Grade: School and Academics Articles

3rd Grade Social Studies: What Happens
In third grade, social studies moves from the back seat, to a more visible part of the school week. What will your child learn? Read on.

3rd Grade Math: What Happens
Third grade is a flagship year for math, as it's the bridge from simple computation to more complex skills. What do children typically learn this year? Read on to find out.

Learning Mathematics - Activities for the Grocery Store: Grades 3-4
The grocery store is one of the best examples of a place where the ability to use mathematics is put to work in the ""real world."" Learn how.

How Parents Can Help Their Second & Third Graders Learn to Read
Here is a guide to help your child learn to read, including an activity to work on reading skills and a checklist to determine if your child is on track.

3rd Grade Science: What Happens
In third grade, science moves out from the wings. What should your child know at the beginning and end of third grade? Read on.

What to Expect in 3rd Grade
Your child has scaled the cliffs of early reading, shot the rapids of adding and subtracting, and mined for gems in the world of writing. In other words, first and second grade are over. What could top all that? Well, in fact there's a giant step waiting in third grade. Kids will still read, ...

3rd Grade Writing: What Happens
In third grade, writing becomes more complicated. Not only will your child be writing book reports, he will learn to do research papers. Third graders are asked to respond in writing in almost every subject, even math, so they need to know how to write their thoughts and ideas. Third graders will ...

According to the School Psychologist: 3rd Grade
By the time your child reaches third grade, he is well immersed in and influenced by the culture of school. Peer relationships are of increasing importance, and third graders may shy away from taking risks or exhibiting individualized or unique behavior for fear of being teased. They may shun the ...

3rd Grade Reading: What Happens
Most parents think of reading as something that percolates in kindergarten and first grade. But in third grade, it takes on added significance. Here's a cheat sheet on where your child should be at the beginning and end of third grade.

How to Help: Monitor Assignments -- Helping Your Child With Homework
Kids are more likely to complete homework successfully when parents monitor their assignments. Here are some ways to monitor your child's assignments.
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