3rd Grade Overview

Third grade is a pivotal year! Students transition from learning to read to reading to learn. They are learning many new things, the biggest being how to take responsibility for their learning and their materials; to help foster this, students are being taught organizational strategies, transitioning between subjects with ease, and taking ownership of their choices.

Welcome to Third Grade!

Ms. Kara Herber

“Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and diligence.” Abigail Adams 

Ms. Herber

Ms. Herber is a graduate of Blanchet High School and the University of Washington. Her family, music, travel, and learning new things are important to her. She has taught at St. Matthew School for over twenty years. One of her favorite things about teaching is watching students grow from PreK to Grade 8 and beyond!

Curriculum

Social Studies

  • Three units
    • First nations of North America-
    • Culture of North America
    • Geography
  • Focus of social studies:
    • History
    • Geography
    • Economics
    • Civics

Math

  • Text-McGraw-Hill, My Math Grade 3
  • Common Core Mathematical Standards
  • Big Concepts:
    • Multiplication, division, geometry, and fractions
    • Check points/ assessments
    • Multi-step Problem Solving

English and Language Arts

  • Test-Houghton Mifflin Reading
  • Leveled Book Clubs
  • Charlotte’s Web (Introduction to novel studies)
  • Common Core State Standards
  • Read Alouds: Matilda, Because of Winn Dixie, Stuart Little
  • Persuasive, Narrative, and Informational Writing Units

Religion

  • Blest Are We RCL Benziger
  • Following the outline designed by the Seattle Archdiocese
  • Topics: Knowledge of Faith, Liturgical Education, Moral Education, Prayer, Church History, Missionary Spirit

Specialists

  • Music twice a week
  • PE twice a week
  • Art once a month through an art docent program
  • Library once a week

Science

  • Earth Science: Foss Kit, Mystery Science, Weather
  • Life Science: Foss Kit, Mystery Science, Environments
  • Physical Science: Foss Kit, Mystery Science, Motion and Matter
  • Next Generation Science Standards