When I learned about Page A Day Math with the Math Squad, I was instantly intrigued and wanted to know more. Now, I am excited to have the opportunity to review the curriculum and bring it to all of my readers. So keep reading to find out how to get the first book in any series FREE to try from Page A Day Math!
Eliminating Math Frustration = These 4 Tips + Math Manipulatives You Already Own
When children are first learning math, there is a lot for them to keep track of! Especially, in the kindergarten through second grade years, distractions can be frequent.
The skills that we sometimes take for granted are just forming at this age. Tasks like keeping your place in a sea of numbers on a page or remembering what number you just looked at while you write it down—that’s work to first grader! There can be a lot of frustration to the mechanics of math even when the child knows how to find the answer.
So, I wanted to share a few simple tips that have helped us eliminate math frustration using common around-the-house objects. Seriously, when I say that these simple things fundamentally changed our math lessons for the better overnight, I am not exaggerating. And it started as my daughter’s idea!
BTW! Scroll to the bottom to grab your free subtraction worksheet from Education.com!
Classic Literature for Third Grade – A Suggested Reading List
This reading list accompanies our classical homeschooling curriculum for third grade. It is:
- a reading list for classic literature for third grade,
- a reading list to accompany Vol. 3 of Story of the World, and
- a reading list to guide you through classics from the Renaissance through 1850.
There’s a lot here! But it gives you a wide variety of classic literature to pick and chose from. These books work as read-louds for the whole family or as assigned independent reading for a proficient third-grade reader.
And don’t forget to download and print the cute bookmarks to mark your new treasures with!
Continue ReadingOur Third Grade Homeschooling Curriculum
It’s that time again, folks! *cues the Christmas music* It’s the most wonderful time of the yeeeear . . . Curriculum Unboxing Time!! ((wild cheers))
*ahem* I shall try to curb my enthusiasm while I unveil our choices for our (mostly) classical third-grade homeschooling curriculum. If you’re looking for suggestions for a different grade, check out our curriculum category.Continue Reading