Third Grade: Milestones and Development Articles
Gender Differences: 3rd Grade
Back in the dark ages – you know, before computer games, televisions, and microwavable pizza – parents didn’t worry about their children’s diet and exercise habits. That was before the modern world started supersizing our kids.
How a 3rd Grader Thinks
When your child hits third grade, homework kicks in in earnest. Despite the increase in workload, your child still has a lot of growing up to do. You can help her make the transition, by understanding what she is and is not capable of absorbing.
Developmental Goals for Third Graders
Let's get down to the nitty-gritty of what you can expect from your third grader.
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.
Physical Development Milestones: 3rd Grade
Third graders are ready to really learn about physical education. They continue to test their abilities and display an intense curiosity as to how it all works. Here are some examples of third grade movement milestones:
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.
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 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.
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 ...
