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Winter Adventures in Third Grade: Ms. Abby's Homeschool Weekly Pod

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Teacher Abby
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(481)
Thank you for joining Ms. Abby's 3rd-grade pod! I'm excited to be here and assist you with all the subjects and hands-on activities. Please let me know how I can help you or if you have any specific topics or activities in mind.

Class experience

In this class, we will be covering various third-grade skills. Below is a list of the skills we will be learning. Please note that you will receive the 20-week supply list one week before enrolling in the class. It's important to be aware that some supplies may change, and the teacher will provide updates two weeks in advance.

Various Math Skills:
Learning Place Value
Ordering and Comparing Numbers
Rounding Numbers
Estimating Sums
Multiplication Techniques
Word Problems
Counting Money
Introduction to Fractions
Handling Additional 3-4 Digit Numbers
Subtraction with 3-4 Digit Numbers

Language Arts Skills:
Reading short and long vowels
Main idea
Blends and digraphs
Author's Purpose
Text structure
Story elements
Points of view
Inference
Idioms
Context clues
Reference skills
Synonyms and antonyms

Grammar Skills:
Sentences, fragments, and run-ons
Subject-verb agreement
Prepositions
Nouns
Verb tense
Pronouns
Verb types
Adjectives and adverbs
Commas
Capitalization
Abbreviations
Formatting

Social Skills:
Geography skills
States
Countries
Supply and demand
Economic principles
American symbols, landmarks, and monuments
Facts and opinions

Science:
States of Matter
Different life cycles of animals
Rocks and minerals
Fossils
Plants
Weather and climate
Earth events
Ecosystems
Units and measurements
Weekly Supplies and Recommendations for Your Child's Learning
Dear Parents,

We would like to provide you with a list of essential supplies required on a weekly basis to ensure your child's preparedness for class. In addition to these general items, there will be specific project-related supplies announced each week, and a comprehensive attachment detailing the semester's requirements will be shared upon enrollment.

It is of utmost importance that your child comes to class well-prepared. Please ensure that they have the following items for their regular use:

A dedicated notebook for creative writing (This will be used during our creative writing sessions, and each learner should have their own).

16 index cards for spelling words.( Per Week)
Pencils.
Markers.
Colored pencils.
Crayons.
A drawing pad (This will be utilized weekly for activities related to our book of the week).
Legos or building blocks (These will be specifically employed on Tuesdays).
A folder or a 3-ring binder for our geography lessons and maps.
Weekly templates of worksheets.
An English project notebook.
Scissors.
Glue.

In addition to the essentials listed above, we also recommend the following supplies:
A craft kit (These kits can be purchased on Amazon).
Watercolor paint.
Paintbrushes.
Acrylic paints.
Air-dry clay (We will be engaging in several craft projects).
Gummy bear molds.
Silicone molds (These will be used in at least three different projects).
A set of measuring cups and spoons.
Mixing bowl.
We understand that providing these supplies will greatly enhance your child's learning experience, and we appreciate your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.


Week 16
Egg Carton Mountain
Egg Carton
Brown Paint
White Paint
Paint Brushes


Week 17
African Necklace
Paper Plate
Markers
Yarn
Gold Paint
Glue
Scissors
Pencil
Ruler
Pasta
Colored Straws
Different Colors of Paint

Week 18
Air Dry Clay Turtle
Air Dry Clay
Paint
Paint Brushes
Shimmer Seashell
Cardboard or Cereal Boxes
Tinfoil
Scissors
Paint
Q-tips
Paint Brushes
Sea Shell Template provided by Ms. Abby
Salt Water Experiment
Small Plastic Jewels
Cup of Clear Water
Salt
Sugar
Baking Soda


Week 19
Canvas or White Paper
Colored Paint
Dessert Sushi
Twinkies or Swiss Rolls
Sprinkles
Plastic Eggs
Ribbon or Washi Tape
Scissors




In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
We wanted to inform you about some upcoming activities in our class and ensure that your child is well-prepared. To guarantee a successful learning experience, please consider the following:

Cooking and Science Activities:
At times, we will be engaging in cooking and using supplies for science experiments. Kindly ensure that your child is comfortable with these activities. If there are any concerns, please stay close by to provide support.

Stretching Exercises:
We will also be incorporating stretching exercises into our curriculum. To participate effectively, your child will need adequate space. Please make sure they have an area available for these activities.

Class Supplies:
Please double-check that your child has all the necessary supplies required for our class. Ensuring they are well-equipped will contribute to a smooth learning process.
Thank you for your cooperation in these matters. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us. We look forward to a productive and engaging learning experience with your child.


I will also be using External Resources. Parents and learners do not need to have their own accounts. 

Kahoot-Play a Kahoot game each week. Parents and learners do not need to have their own accounts. ( Learners will need to be able to use a free account to play games. We will use Kahoot daily.

YouTube- Sometimes to show different types of art. Parents and learners do not need to have their own accounts. 

Canva- Display slides of different art. Parents and learners do not need to have their own accounts. 

Spelling City- Spelling Words for the Week. Parents and learners do not need to have their own accounts. 

Google Slides- Display different parts of the lesson. Parents and learners do not need to have their own accounts. 
Civil War on Sunday (Magic Tree House Book 21) Written by Mary Pope Osborne
Revolutionary War on Wednesday (Magic Tree House Book 22) Written by Mary Pope Osborne
Twister on Tuesday (Magic Tree House Book 23) Written by Mary Pope Osborne
Earthquake in the Early Morning" (Magic Tree House Book 24) Written by Mary Pope Osborne
Stage Fright on a Summer Night (Magic Tree House Book 25) Written by Mary Pope Osborne
Good Morning, Gorillas (Magic Tree House Book 26) Written by Mary Pope Osborne
High Tide in Hawaii (Magic Tree House Book 28) Written by Mary Pope Osborne
A Big Day for Baseball (Magic Tree House Book 29) Written by Mary Pope Osborne
Hurricane Heroes in Texas (Magic Tree House Book 30) Written by Mary Pope Osborne
Warriors in Winter (Magic Tree House Book 31) Written by Mary Pope Osborne
To the Future, Ben Franklin! (Magic Tree House Book 32) Written by Mary Pope Osborne
Narwhal on a Sunny Night (Magic Tree House Book 33) Written by Mary Pope Osborne
Late Lunch with Llamas (Magic Tree House Book 34) Written by Mary Pope Osborne
Camp Time in California (Magic Tree House Book 35) Written by Mary Pope Osborne
Sunlight on the Snow Leopard (Magic Tree House Book 36) Written by Mary Pope Osborne
Rhinos at Recess (Magic Tree House Book 37) Written by Mary Pope Osborne
Time of the Turtle King (Magic Tree House ( Book 38) Written by Mary Pope Osborne
Windy Night with Wild Horses (Magic Tree House Book 39) Written by Mary Pope Osborne

Additionally  Please note these are books we will be using in class
Children Encyclopedia
Children Dictionary
Children's World Atlas
United States Atlas



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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(481)
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Hello, and welcome to my class! I'm Abby. I have over 20 years experience working with children ages 2-16. For many years, I was the co-owner, director of instruction, and lead teacher for J & A Daycare Center. I also have many years of experience... 
Group Class

$40

weekly ($10 per class)
4x per week
120 min

Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
2-6 learners per class

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