THIRD GRADE OVERVIEW
SCHOOL DAY
8:20 – 3:00
Full Day
Morning Recess
15 Minutes
Lunch/Recess
30 Minutes/15 Minutes
Afternoon Recess
20 Minutes
(Lunch/Snacks brought from home)
SPIRITUAL LIFE
Bible: Emphasis is placed on daily Christian walk, Christian character traits,
memorization of God’s Word and putting faith into action through Missions.
Weekly Bible memory verses given as an oral grade.
Chapel: Emphasis is on student’s involvement in worshiping God through
music, participation, and exposure to practical Christian beliefs.
ACADEMIC LIFE
Reading/Language Arts: Emphasis is on development of reading skills for
information and entertainment, skill development (written and oral) in
listening, thinking, speaking, writing and reading, and the transition from
manuscript to cursive writing. The student will learn beginning dictionary
skills, verb usage, synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, and beginning parts of
speech. Book reports oral and written.
Mathematics: Emphasis is on mastery of basic addition and subtraction facts,
memorization of multiplication and division facts and problems, measurement
problems, beginning equations and fractions.
Social Studies: Emphasis is on U.S. History and geography, study of the lives
and events surrounding historical figures in America history and the way their
faith in God shaped their decision. Students will memorize U.S. states and
capitals.
Science: Emphasis is on earth and physical science and how they relate to
God’s world.
Physical Education: Emphasis is on age-appropriate physical development
and fitness, competence in useful physical skill, enjoyment of recreation,
developing a desirable self-concept through success and applying fairness and
cooperation in group situations.
Computers: Emphasis on beginning keyboarding, writing, and math skills.
Library: Emphasis is on selecting and reading good books and library skills for
locating and checking out reading materials.
Art: Emphasis is on observing and experiencing art in many forms.
GRADE ACTIVITIES
Field Trips
Christmas and Spring Programs
Mission Projects
BOOK IT
Soccer
Math Olympics
Science and History Fair
Spelling Bee
Bible Quiz
TEXTBOOKS/MATERIALS
Bible…………………….
New American Standard Character Foundation
Curriculum, ACSI
Mathematics……………. A Beka Book
Social Studies………….. A Beka Book
Science/Health…………. A Beka Book
Language………………. A Beka Book
Reading…………………
A Beka Book