February
Third Grade Times
Curriculum
Updates:
Reading – Historical fiction genre,
dictionary skills
Writing – Writing to inform about theme
of a story & write to express opinion of
theme
Social Studies – Reading maps, comparing
elements of cultures
Reminders:
- If you haven’t already completed the January
Family project (quilt square), please complete
it! Due to the 2016 blizzard, we are extending
the January project and cancelling the
February project. Check with your child’s
teacher for details.
- Please return Imagination Stage field trip
permission form & fee by Friday, February
12!
Science – Heat production, friction
- Please be sure to mark all winter gear (coat,
hats, gloves, scarves, etc.) with your child’s
name. The lost & found is incredibly full!
Math –Fractions, number lines, line plots
Important Dates:
Teacher Tips:
February 5 – Q2 awards assembly
February 11 – Class Pictures
February 12 – Field Trip forms due &
Valentine parties
February 15 – Presidents’ Day – No
School
Fractions are fun! Here are some ways to
practice and discuss fractions at home:
 Divide a large pile of objects (cereal, plastic
animals, blocks, etc.) equally into 4 piles to
illustrate one-fourth, one-half, one-eighth, etc.
 Get out the measuring cups and spoons! Cook
with your child and point out the fractions in the
recipe.
 Fold a piece of paper into halves, and then into
halves again with your child. Open it up to show
the division of fourths.
 Count the rooms in your house and make some
fraction facts about them. One-half of the rooms
have windows. One-third of them have pillows.
 While in the car, mark the passing of time with
fractions. "We are one-third of the way there."
Contact Info:
Mrs. Jewell - [email protected]
Ms. Price - [email protected]
Mrs. Winhoven - [email protected]
Mrs. Wolbert - [email protected]
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