Crane Country Day School

Third Grade is a transitional year for children, a year where expectations are higher and the need to work independently increases. We stress organization, responsibility, independence, and following directions, both oral and written. Mistakes may be made, and that is all right. These are all skills the students are developmentally ready for.

The third grade is a challenging time for students both socially and academically. It is during this year that they begin to develop their own learning style and demonstrate responsibility in their study habits and social interactions. We provide students with a setting which promotes a thirst for knowledge and education, and they participate in the socialization process designed to instill self-worth and respect.

Overview of the Third Grade

Reading:    a literature-based program derived from novels, book reports and independent reading, supported by the Trophies Anthology program

Writing:    Write on Track, creative writing, journaling, daily oral language, cursive penmanship

Spelling:    Working in Words spelling program. A pre-assessment dictation and Friday test will be given on a weekly basis. Practice activities will be done primarily at home for homework.

Mathematics:    Everyday Mathematics program. This is a comprehensive program that includes computation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division), fractions, geometry, measurement, money, patterning, place value, data collection, and probability.

Social Studies:    Physical geography of the United States, Native Americans of the continental United States, Santa Barbara County History, Chumash Culture, sustainability within the ocean environment and basic marine biology.

Field Trips:    Channel Islands Marine Sanctuary, Sedgwick Reserve, Arroyo Hondo Reserve, and the Chumash Interpretive Center. Other trips may be announced at a later date.