Programs - Grades

Third Grade

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Nine year olds are very interesting, and sometimes very challenging individuals! Students at this age often begin to question authority, to question themselves and to demand answers from the world around them. Stories of the Hebrew people are used during this year which by reflection, lend context to the student’s experience of questioning. It also begins a six year journey which exposes students to the beliefs and evolution of many major world cultures. Spelling and grammar instruction becomes more formal. Practical lessons include Native American studies, housing, farming, gardening and building. While continuing to hone and expand the math skills from 2nd grade, 3rd graders also jump into practical aspects of math, including time, measurement and money. A significant rite of passage at RVWS occurring in 3rd grade is ‘the farm trip.’ Our students spend the school-week living and working at Hawthorne Valley Farm in Ghent, NY through their visiting students program. 

To peruse some of the major themes of River Valley’s grade school curriculum at each grade level, please see below:

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