In Preparation for Third Grade

 

Math:  Please purchase math flash cards for addition and subtraction and work with your

child on learning these facts prior to entering third grade.  We will be working on multiplication and division as the year progresses, so the purchase of multiplication and division flash cards would also be helpful.  Multiplication and division facts need to be learned prior to entering fourth grade.

 

Reading:  Have your child read every day.  Books, newspapers, magazines, or anything else will do.  It is

            extremely important that your child read orally for about 10 minutes 4-5 times a week.  Also, test

            your child to see if he/she understands what has been read.  Please take time to listen to your child

            read orally.  Don’t make it a chore, though, but an enjoyable time together. 

 

Writing:  Have your child keep a journal.  Each day, your child can make an entry about something

            interesting that happened or something interesting that was seen.  Maybe your child will just write

            a poem or a short story.  Your child can draw a picture to go along with his/her writing.  Also,

            have your child practice manuscript handwriting so that it is neat and the letters are formed

            correctly.  The students will learn cursive handwriting in third grade and will be writing in cursive

            second semester.

 

A good book to purchase that reviews skills learned in 2nd grade, is Summer Bridge Activities (the one for 2nd to 3rd grade).  This book may be purchased at area bookstores.  Barnes & Nobles have them and if they are out of stock will order them for you.

 

Third Grade School Supply List

 

Below is the list of school supplies that are required for students in the third grade.  Please confine your purchases to the supplies listed.  You will be informed of any other materials that are needed as the year progresses.  Please bring these supplies to school the first week of school.  Do NOT purchase 3-ring binders.  Thank you for your cooperation.

 

package of #2 pencils                                                              scissors

package of crayons                                                                 pencil pouch – NO boxes

package of markers                                                                 5 marble composition books

eraser                                                                                       ruler with both inches and centimeters

1 roll of paper towels                                                              3 pocket folders (no prongs)

2 boxes of facial tissues                                                          white glue

2 packets of wide-ruled loose-leaf paper                                3 glue sticks

1 container of cleansing wipes (not facial or baby wipes)      1 small paperback dictionary

 

assignment book (please purchase at school book store)

 

Please label all materials with student’s name.  Sometimes the supplies fall on the floor and arguments arise as to whom they belong.  Names written on supplies will help to alleviate arguments.  Please replenish supplies as they are depleted.  Thank you.