Third grade
Deepening understanding
Third Grade marks an exciting transition from learning foundational skills to becoming thoughtful, independent learners. Students begin analyzing texts more deeply, strengthening communication skills, and making meaningful connections across subjects. In third grade students are introduced to more abstract reasoning and critical thinking; texts become more complex and curriculum requires independent comprehension. With increasing independence, students learn how to complete long term assignments.
Judaic studies
Students master advanced kriah skills while refining their Hebrew writing (ketivah). Chumash learning expands through the L'Havin U'Lehaskil curriculum and Lashon HaTorah as students study Chayei Sarah and Toldot with increasing independence. One of the year's most meaningful milestones is students' introduction to Rashi, celebrated with the Mesibat Rashi. Tefillah becomes more meaningful through deeper exploration of Shemoneh Esrei, while Parsha, Chagim, and conversational Ivrit continue to build Torah knowledge and Hebrew fluency.
General studies
In third grade students transition from “learning to read” to “reading to learn,” with a focus on developing the critical thinking skills students need to understand, analyze, and engage with increasingly complex texts and content.
Following the CKLA curriculum, students expand their vocabulary across disciplines, analyze literary and informational texts, and strengthen their grammar skills. They develop organized formal writing skills using the Windward Writing Program and begin cursive handwriting using Handwriting Without Tears.
Students will explore multiplication and division, fractions, place value, rounding, measurement, area and perimeter, and geometry using the Reveal Math curriculum. Mathematical discussions and problem solving invite students to make connections, look for patterns, justify their reasoning, and consider multiple ways to solve a problem, helping them move from simply finding an answer to understanding the mathematics behind it.
Mystery Science explores fossils and changing environments, life cycles and heredity, weather and climate, forces and magnets, and learning how to conduct research, while Social Studies helps students understand communities, cultures, and responsible citizenship.
Signature experiences
• Introduction to Rashi and Mesibat Rashi
• Expanded conversational Ivrit
• Comprehensive literacy and language instruction
• Inquiry-based science stimulates curiosity and exploration
• Growing independence, both academically and socially, as students develop greater confidence, responsibility, and self-awareness