GET READY FOR 3rd GRADE!

These are skills from your grade level this school year to practice this summer.

BRCVPA Students are expected to have these skills on the first day of school next year.

MATH

Solve addition and subtraction

problems within 100

Mentally add and subtract within 20

Distinguish odd vs. even

Solve addition using arrays

Express problems as equations

Identify place values in 3-digit

numbers

Count within 1000 by fives, tens, and

hundreds

Compare 3-digit numbers

Add up to 4-digit numbers

Measure length in standard units with a

tool

Compare length of two objects

Estimate length

Use a number line

Tell/write time to the nearest 5

minutes

Describe shapes and their properties,

and divide them equally

Solve for missing addends (3 + _ = 20)

Create and read bar graphs

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

Recognize different genres (folktales,

poetry, fables)

Recognize different points of view in a

story

Use illustrations to demonstrate

understanding

Identify the main purpose of a text

(entertain, persuade, inform)

Write different types of texts

(opinion, informative, narrative)

Retell a story in complete sentences

with descriptive detail

Provode evidence for reasoning

Participate in on-topic discussions

Use collective and plural nouns

Use a dictionary

Use pronouns and adjectives

Science

Identify types of matter

(solid, liquid, gas)

Understand the impact of simple

physical changes (heating, cooling)

Understand the relationship between

plants, water, and light

Understand pollination relationship

between plants and animals

Recognize biodiversity of plants,

animals, and organisms in an area

Recognize form follows function in

natural design

Understand earth changes happen

quickly or slowly

Ask questions or investigate to solve a

problem

Recognize impact of wind and water on

earth

Social Studies

Create timeline of historical event

Recognize the importance of American

figures, landmarks, and symbols

Identify continents and oceans on a

map or globe

Recognize relationship between

regional resources and culture

Distinguish natural vs. capital resources

Recognize governmental

responsibilities

Identify the 3 branches of government

Recognize the responsibilities of US

Citizens

Distinguish producers vs. consumers

Identify jobs in the community and and

related

Physical Education

Balance

Demonstrate standing still and moving

Practice running and kicking a

stationary/moving object

Toss accurately

Demonstrate body control in personal

and general space

Track a tossed object

Distinguish correct hand position for

catching

Practice overhand throw

Strike objects with short or long

extensions with appropriate force

Practice dribbling with either hand or

foot

Roll an object from a standing position

Differentiate locomotor, non-

locomotor vs. manipuative skills

Practice jumping rope

Citizenship

Recognize relationship between effort

and success

Recognize and manage emotions and

mood

Identify and manage personal

challenges with assistance as needed

Recognize and revise mistakes

Follow multi-stap directions and adapt to

changes in directions

Share opinions and respect others’

opinions

Recognize and practice successful

individual work habits

Recognize and practice steps to

problem solving

Individually contribute to the class

community

GET READY FOR 3rd GRADE!

Remember to join the Summer Reading Program at

your local library! Bring your certificate in by August

30th for a free dress pass on September 6th!

DON’T FORGET TO HAVE FUN THIS SUMMER!

GET OUTSIDE AND PLAY!

SWIM, RUN, BIKE, JUMP, SPIN!

PAINT, DRAW, SCULPT, ACT, DANCE, SING!

CREATE, PROBLEM-SOLVE, DAYDREAM!

SEND BRCVPA PICTURES OF YOUR SUMMER FUN SO WE

CAN CELEBRATE IT ON THE BLOG!