Academics
Lower School

Third Grade Curriculum

Our Curriculum

List of 4 items.

  • Language Arts


    • Literature-based approach to reading with emphasis on strategies to comprehend and interpret
    • Introduction to research skills 
    • One Stop Weekly Language Review
    • Zaner Bloser Spelling Connections 
    • Zaner Bloser Handwriting: focus on cursive writing
    • Daily spiral Grammar review
    • Scholastic News
    • Accelerated Reader program
    • Writing skills include narrative, descriptive, persuasive, and expository texts
  • Mathematics

    • Singapore/Tang Math
    • Place value
    • Multiplication and division
    • Math facts fluency
    • Graphing
    • Measurement
    • Fractions
    • Probability
    • Geometry
    • Web-based programs for additional practice
  • Science

    • Discovery Education/ Mystery Science Curriculum
    • Life Science - types of animals and adaptations, how plants grow
    • Earth Science -  water cycle, earth resources, forces that shape land
    • Physical Science - properties of matter, changes in matter, forces in motion
    • Ecosystems / Animal habitats
    • Science labs
    • Scholastic News Science Spin
    • Generation Genius
     
     
  • Social Studies

    • Studies Weekly - Social Studies - print and online curriculum
    • Communities, government structures
    • Cultures
    • Timelines, Heroes
    • Map, Globe, Graphs and Charts skills
    • Scholastic News

Enrichment Curriculum

List of 6 items.

  • Foreign Language Curriculum (Spanish)

    • Development of all language skills through spoken and written word
    • Emphasis on oral expression with proper pronunciation
    • Continuation of enrichment activities and cultural awareness
  • Art

    • Continuation of the care of tools, various media, design principals and art history
    • Use of clay, painting, and various media
    • Introduction of: drawing principals
  • Music

    • Continuation of music curriculum
    • Performance Opportunities include singing in chapel, Christmas Pageant, and spring program 
  • Physical Education

    • Cooperative games
    • Cross-Curriculum games
    • Lead-Up games
    • Skatetime
  • Library

    • Literature-based with emphasis on authors and novels (fiction and non-fiction)
    • Book Talks
    • Book Reviews
    • Research skills
    • Helping students discover books that match their interests and reading levels
  • Technology

    • Curriculum Integration
    • Basic Computer Skills
    • Keyboarding
    • Coding
    • STEAM Lab
All Saints Episcopal School is a community of excellence, based on Christian values, preparing students to serve and transform the world.
An All Saints education is rich in opportunities for students to explore a variety of activities and pursue their interests and passions. Whether performing on stage, learning another language, or taking part in one of the school's nine athletic teams, students are able to try new experiences and discover their talents and interests.