3Rd Grade Full Homeschool Curriculum Learning | Third Grade

In this full-year class, students will receive all the necessary tools to be successful in third grade. This class will cover essential subjects such as Math, Reading, Science, and Social Studies. Social Studies will focus on History. My goal is to ensure that learning is fun and successful for every learner enrolled. We will also explore music, dance, and chant to make the learning experience engaging and dynamic.

Perks of Joining This Class:

15% off for siblings
The first 5 learners enrolled will receive a 15% discount
Learners will receive FREE 1-on-1 tutoring from the teacher (upon parent/student request)
Students will receive homework and detailed feedback
In this class, students can access several interactive learning websites such as Lilio, Epic!, Zearn, NearPod, etc. Teachers will assign activities on these websites throughout the week, which will be used during class time.

We will have fun learning and practicing our motor skills through singing and dancing, and students can enhance their social skills by interacting with their classmates.

Reading and Writing will cover:

Phonics
Reading
Spelling (new set of words each week)
Writing
Grammar and punctuation
Literature
Poetry
Math will follow the Eureka Math curriculum, covering:

Developing an understanding of multiplication and division, and strategies for solving problems within 100
Understanding fractions, especially unit fractions (fractions with numerator 1)
Exploring the structure of rectangular arrays and area
Describing and analyzing two-dimensional shapes
Social Studies will cover:

Understanding what creates a community and the role of families in communities
Learning about different types of government (local vs. federal)
Understanding citizenship and community leaders
Exploring economic systems in different communities
Science will cover:

Classification of animals: Vertebrates and invertebrates, and their similarities and differences
The human body: Skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems
Light and vision: Understanding shadows, reflection, and how light affects perception
Astronomy and space: Properties of suns, moons, planets, and stars, and their movements
Forces and motion: Exploring how and why objects move
Please note that printables will be sent out every Sunday evening. Students will receive a letter grade at the end of the course.

Weekly Topics Breakdown:

🔴Week 1:
Welcome week!
Creative Writing: Getting to know each other, writing for understanding
English/Reading: Use knowledge of root words to determine the meaning of unknown words within a passage
Math: Eureka Math Module 1 - Place value concepts
Spelling: Short vowels, blends, and digraphs

🔴Week 2:
Writing: Parts of speech, similes and metaphors
English/Reading: Comprehension strategies for fiction texts
Math: Eureka Math Module 1 - Rounding numbers
Spelling: Long vowels

🔴Week 3:
Writing: Punctuation, double negatives, and spelling rules
English/Reading: Context clues for vocabulary development
Math: Eureka Math Module 1 - Algorithms for addition
Spelling: Vowel teams

🔴Week 4:
Writing: Formulating multiple paragraph pieces
English/Reading: Text structure and features
Math: Eureka Math Module 1 - Algorithms for subtraction
Spelling: R-controlled vowels

🔴Week 5:
Writing: Grammar usage
English/Reading: Distinguishing and interpreting words with multiple meanings
Math: Eureka Math Module 2 - Unit conversions
Spelling: Suffixed

🔴Week 6:
Writing: Writing chronological pieces
English/Reading: Figurative language (simile, metaphor, hyperbole, personification)
Math: Eureka Math Module 2 - Problem-solving with metric measurement
Social Studies: Local Government
Spelling: Prefixes

🔴Week 7:
Writing: Story elements and narrative writing
English/Reading: Fluency and expression
Math: Eureka Math Module 3 - Introduction to multiplication
Science: Classification of animals
Spelling: Homophones

🔴Week 8:
Writing: Character development in stories
English/Reading: Main ideas and supporting details
Math: Eureka Math Module 3 - Introduction to division
Spelling: Homographs

🔴Week 9:
Writing: Plot structure in narratives
English/Reading: Making inferences
Math: Eureka Math Module 3 - Multiplication strategies
Spelling: Irregular plurals

🔴Week 10:
Writing: Crafting persuasive opinion pieces
English/Reading: Drawing conclusions
Math: Eureka Math Module 3 - Division strategies
Social Studies: Understanding communities
Spelling: Contractions

🔴Week 11:
Writing: Supporting evidence in persuasive writing
English/Reading: Vocabulary development and usage
Math: Eureka Math Module 4 - Understanding fractions
Spelling: Compound words

🔴Week 12:
Writing: Research and report writing
English/Reading: Analyzing informational texts
Math: Eureka Math Module 4 - Equivalent fractions
Spelling: Multisyllabic words

🔴Week 13:
Writing: Poetry and poetic devices
English/Reading: Identifying text features
Math: Eureka Math Module 4 - Comparing fractions
Science: The human body
Spelling: Silent letters

🔴Week 14:
Writing: Creating different types of poems
English/Reading: Synthesizing information from texts
Math: Eureka Math Module 4 - Applying fraction knowledge
Spelling: Frequently misspelled words

🔴Week 15:
Writing: Creative writing
Developing imaginative stories and descriptions
English/Reading: Identifying main ideas and supporting details
Math: Eureka Math Module 5 - Measurement concepts
Science: Light and vision
Spelling: Review of key concepts

🔴Week 16:
Writing: Letters, instructions, and reports
English/Reading: Making inferences and drawing conclusions
Math: Eureka Math Module 5 - Data interpretation
Social Studies: Economic systems in communities
Spelling: Words with silent letters

🔴Week 17:
Writing: Revision techniques
English/Reading: Synthesizing information from multiple texts
Math: Eureka Math Module 6 - Understanding shapes
Science: Astronomy and space
Spelling: Frequently misspelled words

🔴Week 18:
Writing: Editing techniques
English/Reading: Comparing and contrasting texts
Math: Eureka Math Module 6 - Analyzing two-dimensional shapes
Social Studies: Review of economic systems
Spelling: Review of key concepts

🔴Week 19:
Writing: Finalizing drafts
English/Reading: Preparing for assessments
Math: Eureka Math Module 6 - Geometry review
Science: Astronomy and space
Spelling: Review of key concepts

🔴Week 20:
Writing: Presenting final projects
English/Reading: Celebrating reading achievements
Math: Eureka Math Module 7 - Problem-solving applications
Social Studies: Review and reflection
Spelling: Review of key concepts

🔴Week 21-Week 32:
Continued review, reinforcement, and extension activities across all subjects, ensuring students master the content and are well-prepared for the next grade level.
Supplies Needed:

Notebooks (one for each subject)
Pencils and erasers
Colored pencils or markers
Glue sticks and scissors
Ruler and protractor
Access to a computer or tablet for online activities
Basic art supplies (crayons, construction paper)
A binder or folder to keep printables and assignments organized

By the end of this course, students will have a comprehensive understanding of third-grade subjects and be well-prepared for the next academic year.