Subjects and Learning
Fun Facts About 3rd Grade
Classroom Routines & Rules
Fun Facts About 3rd Grade
Classroom Routines & Rules
100

If you're reading a story and finding the main idea, what subject are you in?

Reading or ELA!

100

True or False: In 3rd grade, you’ll learn how to write in cursive.

True!

100

If the teacher gives directions, what should you do first?
 

 Listen carefully!

100

What’s the highest place value you’ll learn about in 3rd grade?

 Thousands!

100

What’s one way to be a responsible 3rd grader?
 

Turn in homework on time or keep your desk clean!

200

What subject helps you learn how to multiply and divide?

Math!

200

What kind of books will we read in 3rd grade that are not made-up stories?

Nonfiction books!

200

What’s a great way to show kindness to a classmate?
 

Help them, use kind words, or invite them to play!

200

What’s one type of genre you might read in 3rd grade?


Fables, folktales, poetry, nonfiction, or mystery!

200

What do we call the quiet signal in many classrooms?
 

 A hand signal with a zero for Level 0

300

What punctuation mark goes at the end of a question?

A question mark!

300

In 3rd grade, you’ll learn how to write a paragraph with a topic sentence and what kind of sentences?

Supporting sentences!

300

What should you do before you leave your seat in class?

A: Raise your hand or ask permission.  

300

What is one big new math skill you’ll master this year  in 3rd grade?

 Multiplication or division!
 

300

What do we call the part of the day where we all come together to learn as a group?
 

Whole group instruction

400

What do we call a sentence that tells you what a story is mostly about?

The main idea!

400

What exciting tests do 3rd graders take in the spring to show what they’ve learned?

ILEARN and I-Read3

400

What should you do if you don’t understand something the teacher says?

A: Raise your hand and ask for help!

400

In science, what do we call a big ball of hot gases in space that gives us light and heat?
 

The Sun!

400

What’s a tool we might use in science to look at things up close?
 

A magnifying glass or microscope!

500

If you are measuring how long something is, what tool might you use?

A ruler or measuring tape!

500

What kind of writing helps you teach someone how to do something?

Informational or procedural writing!

500

What’s one thing you should always bring to class every day?
 

 A pencil, classroom materials, and positive attitude!

500

What do we do at the end of the day before dismissal?
 

 Pack up, clean our area, and listen for final directions!

500

What is the name if the 3rd teaching team?

Mrs. Gonzalez, Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Catchings