Third Grade
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3Rd Grade Science Project
Asked by N.S. from Dallas
on February 11, 2009
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Help! My 3rd grade son is required to submit a science project this year - I have no idea where to start as science was never quite my favorite subject in school. I ...
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- I agree that you should look on-line for ideas. We did an experiment where we boiled water (hot and cold)and determined how quickly adding salt affected the boiling r...
- Although they are cool, unfortunately, growing crystals, making a replica of a volcano, etc. is not what schools are looking for in science projects these days. I jus...
- My 8th grade daughter has done required science projects since 3rd grade. It is not my favorite thing either... I'm curious though.....In PlanoISD all the science ...
Mean Girls in 3Rd Grade
Asked by E.G. from Indianapolis
on October 3, 2006
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My daughter is in the 3rd grade and having a promblem with 3 particular little girls making fun of her weight, that she is already concerned with. I strive to make sur...
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- I FEEL SORRY FOR YOUR DAUGHTER. I MYSELF HAVE AN BLOSSOMED DAUGHTER. ALSO IN THIRD GRADE,(2 YEARS AGO) THE SAME THING HAPPENED. I TOLD MINE THAT SHE WAS LIKE A ROSE. S...
- E. I don't have any children that age but I think you are doing the right thing. It's very important that a child be proud of herself and have self esteem...and it so...
- Nowadays they call that bullying and should be addressed with the teacher and counselor at school. If you are afraid if she does it it will add full, then you call a...
Skipping a Grade
Asked by S.B. from Cleveland
on February 21, 2008
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I have posted on here before about my son and the situation I was having with him and school, now some new developments have brought me back to get some more informati...
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- I have no had this issue, but a friend of mine did. It was much like yours...early in their education. She chose not to put him ahead because he was already small in...
- Hi Setphanie. I'm not sure if this information will help you but it might. I had my IQ tested in first grade because the teacher thought I was very smart but had als...
- Hi S., First, congratulatons and commiserations on having such a bright little boy. Having had the same experience with my own son, my oldest, and also many years of t...
Skipping a Grade
Asked by K.B. from Kansas City
on May 6, 2009
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I am faced with the decision of letting my 7 year (1st Grade) old skip the 2nd grade. He was going to the 2nd grade for reading and math time, so he could continue to ...
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- Only you know best, but when you said you would hold him back in a heartbeat, that needs to be thought through. If you would hold him back, he may not be ready to mov...
- I was faced with a similar situation. My oldest is "too smart" for her age group so I moved her up where she would be the youngest. I had had her eval to make sure thi...
- You have sooo many responses and I am very late in my response, but I just made this decision this past fall. My son is also in 1st grade. He went to 2nd grade readi...
3Rd Grade Dd, Larger than the Rest
Asked by S.H. from Salt Lake City
on February 3, 2008
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Hi ladies, this one is breaking my heart and I am at my wits end with how to handle the situation. The last 3 years my dd has really shot up and out. She's only in 3rd...
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- Hi S., I was reading your message and I don't have any children yet, but have one on the way due in June. I am a coach of 25 all star cheerleaders and even more chi...
- Dear S., CONGRATULATIONS! Being a Mom of 6 is great! I am a Mom of 9, 4 boys and 5 girls. One of my "boys" is 6'7". (I am 5'7", his Dad is 5'11") I was always a ...
- I recommend getting her into Tae Kwon Do or some other martial arts. I believe it really helps their self-confidence, is good exercise, and gives them the life skill ...
Holding My Daughter Back in 3Rd Grade and Visual Processing Disorder
Asked by G.R. from San Diego
on October 11, 2009
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I really could use some help on this one. When my daughter finished 1st grade she was behind and we thought about holding her back but she improved enough to move her ...
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- Hi, I can relate to this in 2 ways. first, I was held back in the eighth grade after skipping the 3rd altogether. It did-not help. I spent 4 years trying to learn the ...
- You might want to have her vision tested (not just for glasses but for vision therapy.) Our granddaughter has a lazy eye and vision therapy has been a great help. Sh...
- My best friend is holding back her daughter this year and having her repeat third grade. They moved her to a private school to do it so it would be easier for her. I...
Is Starting 3Rd Grade Too Late to Start Attending a German School?
Asked by C.B. from Honolulu
on April 17, 2009
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Does anyone have any experience with introducing their child(ren) into the German school system starting at 3rd grade (8 years old) or older? A little German has been ...
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- I moved to Spain when my daughters were 7 & 8 years old and they totally adapted. In a few months they were speaking not only Spanish fluently but also Catalan, which...
- I believe children are amazingly adept. If your little guy is as adept academically as you say, and you already speak some German in the home, I say go for it. You kno...
- Wheeee! So much FUN! So...this is going to be in 2.5 parts. 1) I have no personal experience with the german school system. My brother however, lived in Stuttgar...
Son Skipping a Grade
Asked by M.M. from Rochester
on October 11, 2009
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My son is currently in second grade in a combined 2nd/3rd grade classroom. He is already doing all the work the 3rd graders do, usually faster than them and scores be...
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- My son was in a similar situation. I home schooled him until the third grade and then he entered a classroom of 3rdthru4th he was already ahead one year when he entere...
- I have 2 boys who are a year ahead in school. They essentially "skipped" a grade because they were educated in the UK and started school at age 4. When we came back ...
- M., If your son can interact with the older grade okay, then I would say go for it. It sounds like you are pretty sure he can handle the material. I would just keep a...
Halloween Party Games for Third Grade
Asked by K.C. from Allentown
on October 20, 2008
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Hi ladies!! Any ideas on any fun games for a third grade classroom halloween party?
Thanks!!
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- Hello K. C! I haven't really done Halloween stuff before, but I like your name...lol. Anyway, here are a few ideas: 1. Pumpkin Pass (like Hot Potato)---use a ...
- We just did this game i beleive last year for a kids group party, hope this helps. Bounce a small pumpkin from one person to another with you legs. Categories:...
- Pin the nose on the pumpkin? How about getting a rod and tying marshmallows on strings and have the kids try to put the marshmallows (or powdered donuts) into their m...
7 Yearold in First Grade.
Asked by D.W. from Altoona
on November 25, 2006
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My son, Caleb is in first grade. He is a smart little guy. He is reading on a third grade level. He is able to do the work, but when he comes home with his papers ar...
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- Hi D., Your son sounds like a wonderful little boy. sometimes teachers don't see everything or hear everything, is there a possibility that he is getting teased in on...
- i AM GOING TO TAKE A SHOT AT THIS! I AM A MOTHER OF A 6 YR OLD DAUGHTER AND A 6 MONTH OLD BABYBOY. YOU SAID THE TEACHER DOES NOT SEE A PROBLEM. WHEN HE COMES HOME F...
- I also have a seven year old in first grade and an 8 year old in 3 grade. You might want to talk to the guidance conselor at the school because there may be some under...
