Third Grade
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Need Good Chapter Books for 3Rd Graders!!
Asked by M.H. from McAllen
on July 17, 2009
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I am really big on reading. I'm teaching 3rd grade this year and am in need of good, interesting chapter books/novels that I can use to teach cause and effect, inferen...
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- I would recommend The Boxcar Children series. I loved those books when I was little and my dad read them to me. My niece and little brother just love them as well.
- We loved Johnny Tremain as a read aloud at this age. Also loved reading The Great Turkey Walk aloud as well (fun!) The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, The Sign of the B...
- My students loved "Chocolate Touch" (author escapes me but last name begins with an s) "Esio Trot" by Roald Dahl and "Henry Huggins" and other Beverly Cleary books. Th...
Reading Lists! First Through Fourth Grade
Asked by R.J. from San Diego
on May 20, 2009
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Hello!
I'd like to pool a little bit of brainpower here, and pick all of your minds for great books & poems for children. Everything; old, new, academic, or just pl...
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- All time favorite: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
- I see someone mentioned Shel Silverstein, and I heartily concur. One of my all-time favorites, still. From "A Light in the Attic" to "Where the Sidewalk Ends" "Falli...
- The first ones that pop into my head: -Shel Silverstein -A collection of Japanese Haiku, that I treasured as a child and read to my own children now. - "The Givi...
How to Get 4Th Grade Son Motivated
Asked by C.D. from Myrtle Beach
on February 7, 2008
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I am about ready to pull my hair out. My son is NOT motivated at all to do any homework or put any effort forth to complete the homework. We always end up arguing a...
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- Wow! Is this new problem? How is he doing in school? Has his teacher said anything about his behavior or performance in class? I am asking because it sounds like...
- Honestly I would talk to his teacher, they are wonderful resourses. And in the mean time , sit down with him from the start, forget the fighting and arguing its not ge...
- sounds like he really does need extra help. 2 hours is excessive for a 4th grader. Get in right away to meet with his teacher and find out how they can help. Once t...
My 2Nd Grade Son Hates Math!
Asked by N.B. from Los Angeles
on December 18, 2008
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Does anyone have any suggestions on how to help? Is there a fun way to help him memorize multiplication facts? This has become such a problem he is starting to hate sc...
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- Hi N., My kids loved learning with interactive computer games, such as Treasure Mountain, Operation Neptune and 2nd (3rd, 4th, 5th, etc.) grade Adventures. I think ...
- Have you talked to his teacher for suggestions? Or, maybe an after school tutor? Or trying "Kumon" classes? Lots of kids at my daughter's school go to Kumon. They h...
- Maybe a hand on approach would work better for him. Memorizing formulas is so dry and boring! Maybe he needs a more tactile way of learning multiplication formulas a...
7Th Grade Son Still More than Failing Update
Asked by H.S. from Indianapolis
on March 18, 2009
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I am at a complete loss here. I have had him to the doctor, had him evaluated, Diagnosed with ADD. Have tried 3 different meddications which my insurance won't cover...
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- I had a friend take her kid to Riley & they've been able to diagnose him very well -- tremendous change! I wish you well -- my brother had ADHD & was very difficult t...
- There is no reasoning with a child, especially a teen that wants to get out of work. HE may not need the math, but many people do, many use it throughout their career...
- H., Sounds like maybe your son would benefit from a counselor. Depression can be so pervasive. I would want to know if he might be in with a crowd that might be "dr...
How Many Activities Is Your Kindergarten/first Grade Aged Child In?
Asked by S.N. from Chicago
on March 10, 2013
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I have talked to a number of other moms and some of them have their 6 yr old sons in multiple sports and activities, sometimes 1-3 hrs a day, many days a week. These ...
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- I'm surprised at tahe number of families whose K-!st gr. kids are in multiple activities each week. I'm wondering if the family is able to do this because only 1 pare...
- Hi there, In my opinion you have to feel comfortable with what YOU are doing with YOUR kids. It doesn't matter at all what other moms do since every family is differe...
- My son finished up basketball last month. It was a hour weekly practice and a game each weekend, which lasted about an hour. He is starting soccer in the next couple o...
Looking for Help for 3Rd Grader Reading Comprehension
Asked by G.M. from Las Vegas
on June 3, 2009
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I have a hard working, wonderful 8 year old who will be entering 3rd grade. She reads well for her grade level, but has a hard time answering higher level questions l...
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- Hi G., Comprehension is the last reading skill children master. It says, "I know what I just read." Have you ever read anything while thinking of something else and...
- Find books she likes. Have her write letters to the characters from herself, the author, another character, another character from another book... Draw a picture of th...
- Check with local teaching supply stores. They have workbooks to go along with lots of the stories for each grade level. I would actually start with material from the 1...
What Is Your 7 Year Old 3Rd Grader Reading?
Asked by S.H. from Honolulu
on August 31, 2010
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So my daughter is 7 (will be turning 8 later) and in 3rd grade.
Just wondering what your 7-8 year olds are reading?
Background to my question:
My Daughter like...
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- I just finished reading The BFG to my kids (8 & 6), my third grader loved it and could have easily read it on his own. We're reading Hoot now, again, he loves it an...
- my daughter is 4th grade reading level, as long as it has to do with princess' and fairy tales, she'll read like crazy....but like you, she does like to see picutres, ...
- edited to add: thought of a couple more: 1. Esther Averill's "Cat Club" books about the adventures of a little black cat named Jenny Linsky and her cat friends - many...
Normal for 1St Grade?
Asked by M.F. from Portland
on October 30, 2012
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So DD is home. She has been home for a little while. She just told me something that concerns me.
I wanted your opinion on this before I emailed her teacher though......
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- No, I think the five children should have been walked to the cafeteria by the teacher. I would definitely contact her regular teacher to discuss. Just state the fact...
- my dd has 3 recesses almost every day. mid morning, late afternoon and lunchtime. I highly doubt taht your child was wandering around for an hour all alone. my chi...
- before freaking out ask the teacher. there is always another side and the word of a first grade is rarely the pure unadulterated truth. not that she would lie to you, ...
Suggestions to Help My 3Rd Grader Not "Hate" School
Asked by S.H. from Chicago
on September 8, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I was hoping that some of you out there have dealt with a child who just does not like school and how you helped them through it.
My daughter started 3r...
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- I feel for both of you. I don't know if this will help, but we thought 3rd grade was a slog and I imagine it might be the same for most kids since ISAT testing starts ...
- Maybe try to ask again if something has happened with a bully or somebody treating her badly. I used to teach third grade and had a student who had been fine most of t...
- Hi S.: Coming from a homeschool mom, sounds like boredom with the work. Sounds like you have a very intelligent young lady on your hands. I have two girls and when ...
